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animadversion

Animadversion (noun) means a criticism, a critical remark.

noun
1
A criticism, a critical remark.
2
The state or characteristic of being animadversive.
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Etymology

From Middle French animadversion and its etymon Latin animadversiō (“observation, criticism”), from animadvertō (“to pay attention”), from animus (“mind”) + advertō (“to turn to”).

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What is the meaning of animadversion?

"animadversion" (noun) means a criticism, a critical remark.

What are the different meanings of animadversion?

"animadversion" has 2 main meanings: 1. A criticism, a critical remark; 2. The state or characteristic of being animadversive.

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