Definition of SCHOLIUM

scholium

Plural: scholia, scholiums

Noun

  • a marginal note written by a scholiast (a commentator on ancient or classical literature)
  • A note added to a text as an explanation, criticism or commentary.
  • A note added to a proof as amplification.
  • A “copy-book maxim”, trite saying.
  • pl. -LIA or -LIUMS an explanatory marginal note

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

scholia

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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