adversaria

n. 记事；杂录

发音

UK /ˌæd.vəˈsɛə.ɹɪ.ə/
US /ˌæd.vɚˈsɛɹ.i.ə/

词形变化

only 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    (treated as plural) A collection of miscellaneous notes, remarks, or fragments of writing, typically preserved in a notebook. Originally, a book of accounts, so named from the placing of debt and credit in opposition to each other.

    废旧 仅复数

    These adversaria provide a fascinating look into the author's drafting process.

  2. 2.

    (treated as singular) A collection of notes or commentaries; a commonplace book.

    废旧 仅复数

    The museum displayed the scientist's primary adversaria under a protective glass case.

词源

From Latin adversāri.

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