Etymology

argumentum ad hominem

Today it means: A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument. Full definition →

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  1. Latin · borrowed from-
  2. Latin · borrowed from-
  3. English todayargumentum ad hominem

Borrowed from Latin.

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