First Known Use: 1779
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via
preposition \ˈvī-ə, ˈvē-ə\
: by going through (a particular place) : by way of (a particular place)
: by means of (a person, machine, etc.) : by using (something or someone)
Full Definition of VIA
1
: by way of
2
: through the medium or agency of; also : by means of
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Origin of VIA
Latin, abl. of via way — more at way
VIA Defined for Kids
via
preposition \ˈvī-ə, ˈvē-ə\
Definition of VIA for Kids
: by way of <Our bus went via the northern route.>
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