animadversion

Meanings

• noun

  an expression of disapproval or censure

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1968293"

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Variants

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animadversion , animadversions

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Etymology

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From Latin animadversio(n), from animadvertere 'to look at again, consider' + -tio -tion

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Trivia

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1. The term 'animadversion' was commonly used in legal proceedings during the 18th and 19th centuries.

2. The word 'animadversion' is rarely used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in formal writing.

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Related Concepts

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1. criticism: Animadversion is a formal term for expressing criticism or disapproval.

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Culture

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In literature, 'animadversion' is often used in formal writing to express disapproval or criticism, particularly in academic or legal contexts.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Animals Disapprove' to remember the meaning of animadversion.

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