Marginalia

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑɹdʒənəɫˈiə/

Marginalia (noun)

  1. Short notes or comments written in the margins of a book or paper.
  2. Written remarks added to a text by a reader, often to explain, question, or record ideas.

Examples

  • Her marginalia explained the ideas in the margins.
  • The teacher praised the marginalia in the book.