Ad hominem
Meaning: Describing an argument that attacks the person making a claim rather than the claim itself.
Example
- Calling the scientist's findings wrong because she once failed a class is an ad hominem attack.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “ad hominem”?
Answer: A) Describing an argument that attacks the person making a claim rather than the claim itself.
“Ad hominem” means: Describing an argument that attacks the person making a claim rather than the claim itself.
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