scholium

Pronunciation: /ˈskəʊlɪəm/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a marginal note written by a scholiast (a commentator on ancient or classical literature)

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek σχόλιον (skhólion, “comment”), from σχολή (skholḗ, “discussion”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

scholia

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marginalia

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