First Known Use: 1598
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1ad hominem
adjective ad ho·mi·nem \(ˈ)ad-ˈhä-mə-ˌnem, -nəm\
Definition of AD HOMINEM
1
: appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect
2
: marked by or being an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions made
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Origin of AD HOMINEM
New Latin, literally, to the person
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Rhymes with AD HOMINEM
2ad hominem
adverb
Definition of AD HOMINEM
: in an ad hominem manner <was arguing ad hominem>
First Known Use of AD HOMINEM
1962
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