ə, ˈvi preposition
1.
by a route that touches or passes through; by way of: to fly to Japan via the North Pole.
2.
by the agency or instrumentality of: a solution via an inquiry.
noun
3.
Architecture. a space between two mutules.
Origin:
1770–80; < Latin viā, ablative of via way
1770–80; < Latin viā, ablative of via way
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| —prep | |
| by way of; by means of; through: to London via Paris | |
| [C18: from Latin viā, from via way] | |
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Via
is always a great word to know.
So is aisle. Does it mean:
| a longitudinal division of an interior area, as in a church, separated from the main area by an arcade or the like |
| a building of exceptional height completely supported by a framework, as of girders, from which the walls are suspended, as opposed to a building supported by load-bearing walls |
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Word Origin & History
via
1779, from L. via "by way of," ablative form of via "way, road, channel, course," of uncertain origin; not definitely connected with vehere "to carry convey."
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
| VIA Vaccine Information and Awareness |
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