Words Seldom Seen: Ad hominem

Ad hominem

Adjective: An argument directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.

Example: “The ad hominem attack against the candidate ignored the facts entirely.

Pronunciation: ad ho·mi·nem Hear it here

Photo is the Awanee Hotel in Yosemite in December 2010.


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