adversio
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
Latin > English
adversio adversionis N F :: turning/directing (one thing towards another)
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
adversĭo: ōnis, f. adverto,
I a turning or directing one thing to or toward another: animi, Cic. Arch. 7, 16; Tert. adv. Marc. 2, 13.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
adversĭō, ōnis, f. (adverto), application de l’esprit, intention, volonté : Tert. Marc. 2, 13 || animi adversio Cic. Arch. 16, v. animadversio.
Latin > German (Georges)
adversio, ōnis, f. (adverto), das Hinrichten, animi, Richtung der geistigen Tätigkeit auf etw., Tert. adv. Marc. 2, 13. – / Cic. Arch. 7, 16 liest C.F.W. Müller jetzt animi remissionem.
