Ad nauseam

Ad nauseam is a Latin term used to describe an argument which has been continuing "to [the point of] nausea".[1] For example, the sentence, "This topic has been discussed ad nauseam", signifies that the topic in question has been discussed extensively, and that those involved in the discussion have grown tired of it.

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Etymology

This term is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as:

"Argumentum ad nauseam or argument from repetition or argumentum ad infinitum is an argument made repeatedly (possibly by different people) until nobody cares to discuss it any more. This may sometimes, but not always, be a form of proof by assertion".

In popular culture

"Ad Nauseam" is the longstanding Private Eye section on the U.K.'s advertising industry.

In the early 2000s, "Ad Nauseam" was a short segment hosted by Steve Carell for multiple seasons on The Daily Show in which television commercials were humorously critiqued.

Comedy partners Derek and Clive released an album in 1978 entitled Ad Nauseam.

Ad Nauseam is the title of the second full-length album by UK Death Metal band The Rotted, released 31st October 2010 on Candlelight Records.

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References

  1. ^ "ad nauseam" definitions from Dictionary.com