Lewis & Short

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adversĭtas, ātis, f. [adversus], opposition, contrariety.

  1. I. In gen.: magnam adversitatem scorpionibus et stellionibus putant esse, a great natural hostility, antipathy, Plin. 11, 25, 30, § 90.
  2. II. Esp., misfortune, suffering, Cassiod.