Vita: meaning, definitions and examples

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vita

 

[ หˆvaษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic context

A vita, often referred to as a curriculum vitae or CV, is a detailed document highlighting a person's professional history, including their education, positions held, publications, and other achievements. It is longer and more detailed than a typical resume and is commonly used in academic and research settings to apply for positions, grants, or conferences. The purpose of a vita is to provide a comprehensive overview of a candidate's qualifications and contributions to their field.

Synonyms

CV, curriculum vitae, resume.

Examples of usage

  • She submitted her vita for the teaching position.
  • His academic vita includes numerous published papers.
  • The conference organizer requested an updated vita from all speakers.
Context #2 | Noun

biographical context

In a more personal context, 'vita' can refer to a person's life or biography, often used in literature and historical studies. It emphasizes the narrative of someone's experiences, accomplishments, and the journey they've undertaken throughout their life. The term is derived from the Latin word for 'life'.

Synonyms

biography, life story, narrative.

Examples of usage

  • The author's vita sheds light on her personal struggles.
  • Writing his vita was a reflective process.
  • The historian focused on the vita of influential figures.

Translations

Translations of the word "vita" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehidupan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผycie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๆดป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋ช…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพivot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆดป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™yat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vida

Etymology

The term 'vita' originates from the Latin word 'vita', which means 'life'. The use of 'vita' to refer specifically to a curriculum vitae stems from the scholarly and professional tradition where detailed accounts of a personโ€™s academic and professional life were recorded. This practice became especially prevalent during the Renaissance, as scholars and academics began to compile their credentials and achievements to showcase their qualifications to patrons or institutions. The abbreviation 'CV' emerged later as a practical shorthand for 'curriculum vitae', emphasizing the document's function in presenting one's life in a professional context.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,648, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.