Ad hominem

==English==
===Etymology===
Shortened from the expression argumentum ad hominem, argument at the man (man as in a human being, not man as a male). From argumentum (meaning "argument") + ad (meaning "to" or "at") + hominem, the of homo (meaning "man"). It can also mean attacking the messenger.
===Noun===
# 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.
====Synonyms====
* ad hominem argument, argument ad hominem, argumentum ad hominem
====See also====
* poisoning the well
===Adjective===
ad hominem
# Of or related to ad hominem.
#:Well that's an ad hominem argument.
===Adverb===
ad hominem
# In an ad hominem manner.
#:He tried to make his case by arguing ad hominem.
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