It actually means "attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than attacking the substance of the argument itself". Calling someone a "dumbass" in a discussion, or doubting their integrity, intelligence or knowledge is an ad hominem attack when it occurs in an ongoing discussion.
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It actually means "attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than attacking the substance of the argument itself". Calling someone a "dumbass" in a discussion, or doubting their integrity, intelligence or knowledge is an ad hominem attack when it occurs in an ongoing discussion.