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"ad nauseam" (Latin)

by Craig Shrives

What does the Latin term ad nauseam mean?

"Ad nauseam" is a Latin term that translates to "to the point of nausea" or "to a sickening extent." It is used to describe the repetition or continuation of something to an excessive, tiresome, or tedious degree.

Examples in Sentences

Here are three example sentences using the term "ad nauseam":

The politician kept repeating the same talking points ad nauseam during the debate.
The advertisement played on television ad nauseam, irritating viewers with its constant repetition.
We have discussed this issue ad nauseam and need to move on to other matters.

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