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单词 ad feminam
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Definition of ad feminam in English:

ad feminam

adverb ˌad ˈfɛmɪnam
  • On the basis of or with respect to qualities, interests, or circumstances specific to a particular woman, rather than a general principle (in later use especially as a means of discrediting the woman concerned).

adjective ˌad ˈfɛmɪnam
  • That addresses the characteristics or qualities of a specific woman rather than her argument or position, especially as a means of discrediting her.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Quarterly Review. From classical Latin ad to + fēminam, accusative singular of fēmina woman, after ad hominem, with this being (either erroneously or facetiously) interpreted as a gender-specific term requiring a feminine analogue.

 
 

Definition of ad feminam in US English:

ad feminam

adverbˌad ˈfɛmɪnam
  • On the basis of or with respect to qualities, interests, or circumstances specific to a particular woman, rather than a general principle (in later use especially as a means of discrediting the woman concerned).

adjectiveˌad ˈfɛmɪnam
  • That addresses the characteristics or qualities of a specific woman rather than her argument or position, especially as a means of discrediting her.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Quarterly Review. From classical Latin ad to + fēminam, accusative singular of fēmina woman, after ad hominem, with this being (either erroneously or facetiously) interpreted as a gender-specific term requiring a feminine analogue.

 
 
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