Marginalia
noun
Notes, comments, or doodles written in the margins (sides) of a book, document or piece of paper.
His copy of the novel was filled with marginalia where he jotted down his thoughts and responses.
Often appears as...
- personal marginalia
- scribbled marginalia
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Notes, comments, or doodles written in the margins (sides) of a book, document or piece of paper.
His copy of the novel was filled with marginalia where he jotted down his thoughts and responses.
Often appears as...
- personal marginalia
- scribbled marginalia
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Use
Marginalia are often used in academic settings to note important ideas or questions while reading.
She added marginalia to the article to prepare for her thesis discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Reflect Personal Thoughts
Marginalia can reflect personal responses or emotional reactions to the text being read.
His marginalia were passionate, showing his strong disagreement with the author.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Insights
Marginalia in old books can provide historical insights into how past readers engaged with the text.
The historian was excited to find marginalia from the book's original owner in 1823.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Use
Marginalia are often used in academic settings to note important ideas or questions while reading.
She added marginalia to the article to prepare for her thesis discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Reflect Personal Thoughts
Marginalia can reflect personal responses or emotional reactions to the text being read.
His marginalia were passionate, showing his strong disagreement with the author.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Insights
Marginalia in old books can provide historical insights into how past readers engaged with the text.
The historian was excited to find marginalia from the book's original owner in 1823.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Use
Marginalia are often used in academic settings to note important ideas or questions while reading.
She added marginalia to the article to prepare for her thesis discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Reflect Personal Thoughts
Marginalia can reflect personal responses or emotional reactions to the text being read.
His marginalia were passionate, showing his strong disagreement with the author.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Insights
Marginalia in old books can provide historical insights into how past readers engaged with the text.
The historian was excited to find marginalia from the book's original owner in 1823.
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Quote examples
Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
Donald Trump has a grasp on what's important and what's marginalia.
Quote examples
Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
Donald Trump has a grasp on what's important and what's marginalia.
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