Diversis

Diversis is a Latin grammatical form rather than a standalone term in classical Latin. It is the ablative and dative plural of the adjective diversus, which means varied, different, or diverse. As a form, diversis is used to modify a noun in the sense of “to/for the various [things]” or “with the various [things],” depending on the case and the noun it accompanies.

In practice, diversis appears in phrases such as diversis modis (in various ways), diversis temporibus (at different times), diversis regionibus (in diverse regions), and diversis causis (for various reasons). The form is typically found in literary or ceremonial Latin where adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with their nouns. The neuter and feminine forms of the same adjective follow the standard Latin inflection of diversus, yielding corresponding phrases in different contexts.

Usage and context

Diversis serves to articulate variety within a clause, often signaling contrast or enumeration across multiple facets, places, times, or reasons. It is common in classical prose and poetry, where precise agreement and variety of phrasing convey nuance in description, narration, or argument.

Modern relevance

Diversis is examined primarily in studies of Latin grammar and philology. It does not denote a modern concept or organization; rather, it is one of many Latin case forms of a descriptive adjective. Related terms include diversitas (diversity) and diversus as the base adjective from which diversis is derived.