English → Latin
“animadversion” in Latin
animadversiōobservation, notice, perception; investigation, inquiry; criticism, reproachdictātōriusdictatorial
The English word animadversion itself goes back to Latin animus, through animadversiō.
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
animadversion
reproof, censure, animadversio. To escape animadversion, animadversionem effugere (Cic.). Vid: REPROOF.
Punishment, animadversio (in aliquem). (The words are found in this connection and order), animadversio et castigatio. The censor’s or dictator’s animadversions, animadversiones censoriae, dictatoriae. Vid: PUNISHMENT.
Perception, animadversio. Vid: PERCEPTION.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for animadversion?
- The usual Latin words for “animadversion” are animadversiō, dictātōrius. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.