Definition of "ad hominem"

Short for argumentum ad hominem: 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 themselves.  examples

(informal) A personal attack.  examples

Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.  examples

In an ad hominem manner.  examples