ad hominem
English
Etymology
Ellipsis of the Latin expression argumentum ad hominem (“argument at the person”). It can also mean attacking the messenger.
Noun
ad hominem (plural ad hominems)
- A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief of the person making the argument or claim, rather than by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim; an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent himself.
- A personal attack. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Synonyms
- (a fallacious objection): argumentum ad hominem
Translations
logical fallacy
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personal attack
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Adjective
- Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.
- Well that's an ad hominem argument.
Portuguese
Adjective
ad hominem (plural ad hominem, comparable)
- (of an argument) ad hominem (being a personal attack)
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