Definition of ad rem in English:
ad rem
adverb & adjective ad ˈrɛmˌad ˈrem
formal Relevant to what is being done or discussed at the time.
Example sentencesExamples
- If you have no argument ad rem, and none either ad hominem, you can make one ad auditores; that is to say, you can start some invalid objection, which, however, only an expert sees to be invalid.
- They are all opposed to argumentum ad rem (i e., to the point).
Synonyms
suitable, proper, fitting, apt
Origin
Late 16th century: Latin, literally 'to the matter'.
Definition of ad rem in US English:
ad rem
adverb & adjectiveˌad ˈrem
formal Relevant to what is being done or discussed at the time.
Example sentencesExamples
- If you have no argument ad rem, and none either ad hominem, you can make one ad auditores; that is to say, you can start some invalid objection, which, however, only an expert sees to be invalid.
- They are all opposed to argumentum ad rem (i e., to the point).
Synonyms
suitable, proper, fitting, apt
Origin
Late 16th century: Latin, literally ‘to the matter’.