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Ad nauseam vs. Ad nauseum
Ad nauseam
/æd ˈnɔːziæm/Examples:
He talks about his success ad nauseam.The debate on this topic continues ad nauseam.They revisited the same argument ad nauseam.
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Ad nauseum
/æd ˈnɔːziəm/Examples:
The professor explained the theory ad nauseum during the lecture.I've heard the story about her promotion ad nauseum by now.He repeated the instructions ad nauseum until everyone understood.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both phrases originate from Latin, but ad nauseam is the correct spelling.
- Ad nauseam ends with eam, which is typical for many Latin-derived terms, think of auditorium or museum.
- Remember that ad nauseam refers to something that continues to the point of nausea, not simply being tired or annoyed.
- If youre unsure, recall that nauseam aligns with the word nausea', which shares the same root meaning.
- When in doubt, check if the phrase conveys something tiresome or repetitive—thats when ad nauseam' is used.
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