Ad nauseam
Ad nauseam is a Latin term for argument or other discussion that has continued to the point of nausea.[1][2] For example, "this has been discussed ad nauseam" indicates that the topic has been discussed extensively and those involved have grown sick of it. The fallacy is also called argumentum ad infinitum (to infinity), and argument from repetition.[3]
Applicability
The term is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as "to a disgusting or ridiculous degree; to the point of nausea."[3] Colloquially it is sometimes used as "until nobody cares to discuss it any more."
See also
References
- Ehrlich, Eugene (1985). Amo, Amas, Amat and More. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers. p. 25.
- "ad nauseam" definition Dictionary.com
- "Ad nauseam". American Heritage Dictionary. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
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