First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1ana
adverb \ˈa-nə\
Definition of ANA
: of each an equal quantity
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Origin of ANA
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Greek, at the rate of, literally, up
2ana
noun \ˈa-nə, ˈä-, ˈā-\
plural ana or anas
Definition of ANA
1
: a collection of the memorable sayings of a person
2
: a collection of anecdotes or interesting information about a person or a place
Origin of ANA
-ana
First Known Use: circa 1751
Other Literature Terms
ANA
abbreviation
Definition of ANA
American Nurses Association
Medical Dictionary
ana
adverb \ˈan-ə\
Medical Definition of ANA
: of each an equal quantity—used in writing prescriptions
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