† adˈversionObs.rare. [ad. L. adversiōn-em a turning towards, f.advers-ppl. stem of advertĕre: see advert and -ion1.] Attention, perception. 1647H. More Song of Soul ii. iii. ii. xlv, Our listning mind by its adversion Doth notice take. ― Poems 141 And yet we not [be] pressed To any adversion.