Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A curriculum vitae.
  • noun A short account of a person's life.

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  • noun a curriculum vitae

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Latin vīta, life; see vital.]

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  • 1. A curriculum vitae.

    2. A short account of a person's life.

    January 29, 2009

  • 1. Zoology A streak or band of color, as on the bill of a bird.

    2. Botany An oil tube in the fruit of certain plants, such as the carrot or parsley.

    vitate adj.

    September 23, 2009