English word adversity comes from Latin adverto, Middle French adversité (Adversity.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| adverto | Latin (lat) | I give or draw attention to. I steer or pilot (a ship). I turn to or towards. |
| adversité | Middle French (frm) | Adversity. |
| advertere | Latin (lat) | |
| adversus | Latin (lat) | |
| adversitas | Latin (lat) | |
| adversité | Old French (fro) | Adversity (adverse state or condition). |
| adversité | French (fr) | Adversity. |
| adversity | English (en) | (countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.. (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity. |