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ad⋅ver⋅si⋅ty

  [ad-vur-si-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. adverse fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress: A friend will show his or her true colors in times of adversity.
2. an adverse or unfortunate event or circumstance: You will meet many adversities in life.
Origin:
1200–50; ME adversite (< AF) < L adversitās. See adverse, -ity

Synonyms:
1. catastrophe, disaster; trouble, misery. 2. See affliction.

Antonyms:
1. prosperity.
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ad·ver·si·ty   (ād-vûr'sĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. ad·ver·si·ties
  1. A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune.
  2. A calamitous event.
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