Pronunciation: /æd vɛrɪˈkʌndiəm/
noun a Latin term meaning to appeal to authority or expertise as a form of argument
A1 I don't understand the concept of ad verrecundiam.
A2 The teacher used ad verrecundiam to support her argument.
B1 The use of ad verrecundiam can sometimes be seen as a logical fallacy.
B2 She relied on ad verrecundiam to convince the audience of her expertise in the subject.
C1 His appeal to ad verrecundiam was met with skepticism by the academic community.
C2 The philosopher's argument was weakened by his reliance on ad verrecundiam rather than solid evidence.
adjective describing an argument that relies on an appeal to authority or expertise
A1 She believed the information without questioning it because it came from an ad verrecundiam source.
A2 The students accepted the theory as true simply because their teacher said it, falling for an ad verrecundiam argument.
B1 The advertisement claimed that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend the toothpaste, using an ad verrecundiam tactic to persuade consumers.
B2 The politician tried to win over the voters by citing endorsements from famous celebrities, resorting to ad verrecundiam fallacies.
C1 The expert witness's testimony was based on ad verrecundiam reasoning, appealing to the authority of their field to support their argument.
C2 In academic debates, relying solely on ad verrecundiam appeals is often seen as a sign of weak argumentation.
formal The use of ad verrecundiam in the argument was meant to appeal to authority.
informal She always falls for ad verrecundiam, believing anything an expert says.
slang Don't be fooled by that ad verrecundiam nonsense, do your own research.
figurative His reliance on ad verrecundiam showed his lack of critical thinking skills.
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