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vita

Vita (noun) means a written account of a saint's life; a hagiography. Example: “The monastery kept a vita of its founder in the library.”

noun

A written account of a saint's life; a hagiography.

"The monastery kept a vita of its founder in the library."

A curriculum vitae — a detailed summary of someone's education and career.

"She attached her vita to the grant application."

How to use vita

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a saint's life story, or academic shorthand for a CV.

Common mistake

In everyday US academic use, "vita" usually just means CV, not a saint's biography.

Word forms

vitae plural, vitas plural, vitæ plural

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Etymology

From Latin vita, "life."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for vita

ita pita Rita tita Lita Sita Kita Anita Evita Akita Narita capita

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vita” mean?

The word “vita” means a written account of a saint's life; a hagiography. In plain terms, either a saint's life story, or academic shorthand for a CV.

How do you use “vita” in a sentence?

Here is “vita” used in a sentence: “The monastery kept a vita of its founder in the library.”

What part of speech is “vita”?

“Vita” is a noun.

Where does the word “vita” come from?

The word “vita” comes from Latin. From Latin vita, "life.".

Is “vita” a common word?

“Vita” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “vita” have?

“Vita” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written account of a saint's life; a hagiography.

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