Marginalia
(noun)
- Notes, comments, or drawings written or made in the margins of a book or document.
- Miscellaneous or supplementary material, especially in a book or publication.
- Minor or secondary items or details.
Origin:
The word marginalia comes from the latin word "marginalis," meaning of or belonging to the margin.
Examples:
- The marginalia in the old manuscript included commentary and sketches by the author.
- The book's marginalia contained interesting tidbits of information that were not included in the main text.
- The marginalia of the budget proposal were carefully analyzed to see if any expenses could be trimmed.
- The marginalia of the scientific paper were filled with suggestions for future research.
- The marginalia of the agreement spelled out the details of the implementation plan.