scholia

/ˈskɒliə/; /ˈskɔliə/

Definitions

1. noun

a note or comment, especially one written by a scholar in the margin of a manuscript.

“The professor explained the historical significance of the scholia in the ancient text.”

2. noun

a collection of notes and comments on a literary or philosophical work, often written by a later author.

“The scholia on Plato’s dialogues provided valuable insights into the philosopher’s thought process.”

Synonyms

  • annotations
  • commentaries
  • notes

Antonyms

  • abridgments
  • summaries