Re: "a scientist with dazzling achievements"

Posted by Sue S on July 22, 2008, 19:44:07, in reply to ""a scientist with dazzling achievements""

ad ho·mi·nem Audio Help /æd ˈhɒmənəm‑ˌnɛm, ɑd-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ad hom-uh-nuhm‑nem, ahd-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1.appealing to one's prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one's intellect or reason. 2. attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument. Stop shooting the messenger felix, it destroys any credibility your own argument might have. Sue.

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