adversarious
|ad-ver-sar-i-ous|
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/ˌæd.vərˈseə.ri.əs/
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/ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əs/
hostile or opposed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adversarious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adversarius,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'versus' meant 'turned.'
Historical Evolution
'adversarius' transformed into the English word 'adversary,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adversarious.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turned against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hostile or opposed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having qualities of an adversary; hostile or opposed.
The adversarious forces clashed on the battlefield.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 14:36