adversity

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French adversite, from Latin adversitatem, from adversus.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ædˈvɜ(ɹ)s.ɪ.ti/, SAMPA: /{d."v3(r)s.I.ti/

[edit] Noun

adversity (plural adversities)

1. The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
2. An event that is adverse; calamity.

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