ad verecundiam
English
Etymology
Shortened from the Latin expression argumentum ad verecundiam. From argumentum (meaning "argument") + ad (meaning "to" or "at") + verecundiam, the accusative singular of verecundia (meaning "coyness", "modesty" or "shame").
Noun
ad verecundiam (plural ad verecundiams)
- Appeal to authority, argument from authority or authoritative argument.
Synonyms
- (a fallacious objection): appeal to authority
- credentialism
- groupthink
- ipse dixit
Related terms
- ad hominem
Adjective
ad verecundiam (comparative more ad verecundiam, superlative most ad verecundiam)
- Of or relating to ad verecundiam.
- Well, that's an ad verecundiam argument.
Adverb
ad verecundiam (comparative more ad verecundiam, superlative most ad verecundiam)
- In an ad verecundiam manner.
- He tried to make his case by arguing ad verecundiam.