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ad hominem - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'ad hominem' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ad hominem
- A phrase applied to an appeal or argument addressed to the principles, interests, or passions of a man.

Meaning of 'ad hominem' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ad hominem [ s]
Meaning (1):
- appealing to personal considerations (rather than to fact or reason)
Example in sentence:
  • ad hominem arguments