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What is Argument from repetition (argumentum [br]ad nauseam or argumentum ad infinitum)?

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The argument from repetition (argumentum [br]ad nauseam or argumentum ad infinitum) is

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a logical fallacy that occurs when [br]someone repeatedly asserts a point,

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irrespective of contradiction [br]or lack of supporting evidence,

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in the belief that the repetition will [br]make the argument more persuasive or true.

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This fallacy is based on the idea [br]that a statement becomes true,

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or at least more believable, [br]the more it is repeated.

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Everyday Example: A company [br]claims that its juice cleanse

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is a "miracle detoxifier." Despite a lack of [br]scientific evidence supporting detox claims,

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the company's advertisements repeat the assertion [br]incessantly across various media platforms.

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The repetition is used as a strategy to embed [br]the idea in the consciousness of the public,

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hoping that consumers will accept the claim [br]as true simply because it has been stated

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so frequently and confidently, not because [br]any substantive evidence has been provided.