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.

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