1 definition by mariojuggernaut
From Latin: Argument from misspelling of word
Dismissing an argument or statement on the grounds that a word or more is spelt incorrectly instead of the argument presented itself. A subsection of the Red Herring and Ad Hominem fallacies
Dismissing an argument or statement on the grounds that a word or more is spelt incorrectly instead of the argument presented itself. A subsection of the Red Herring and Ad Hominem fallacies
Person A comment: According to the link you oosted, this doesn't support anything you say.
Person B Comment: Seriously it's posted, learn how to spell.
Person A Comment: Argumentum a Verbo Carpe. Instead of focusing on my typo, try to address my point.
Person B Comment: Seriously it's posted, learn how to spell.
Person A Comment: Argumentum a Verbo Carpe. Instead of focusing on my typo, try to address my point.
by mariojuggernaut February 1, 2019