nova
ˈnoʊ.və
novae
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Definition of nova - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
astronomyTECH.star that suddenly increases in brightnessTECH.
  • The nova was visible to the naked eye last night..
supernova
2.
figurativeRaresudden or rapid developmentRare
  • The company experienced a nova in innovation this year..
eruption explosion outburst
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Images of nova

  • nova: star that suddenly increases in brightness
    star that suddenly increases in brightness

Expressions with nova

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style of Brazilian music with jazz and samba influences
She danced gracefully to the rhythm of bossa nova.
suddenly become very successful or popular
The band's latest album made them go nova.
medieval French music style with new rhythms and melodies
Ars nova changed the way music was written in France.

Origin of nova

Latin, novus (new)

Terms with nova included in their meaning

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Canadian community
community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
canadian maritimes
small community in Nova Scotia
place in Canada
district municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada
Canadian community
community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia community
urban community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Canadian community
community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Canada community
community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia
small community in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Examples of nova in a sentence

  • The nova's brightness faded after a few weeks.
  • Her career took a nova after the promotion.
  • The startup's growth was a nova in the tech industry.

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  1. French:nova, essor, ...
  2. German:Nova, plötzliche Entwicklung, ...
  3. Italian:nova, esplosione di sviluppo, ...
  4. Spanish:estrella nova, auge, ...
  5. Portuguese:nova, surto de inovação, ...
  6. Chinese:新星, 爆发性增长, ...
  7. Japanese:新星, 急成長, ...
  8. Arabic:نَوْفَا, نُقْلَة مُفَاجِئَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹבָה, הִתְפָּרְצוּת, ...
  10. Russian:новая звезда, быстрый рост, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нова, раптовий розвиток, ...
  12. Hindi:नोवा, तेजी से विकास, ...
NoVA US
ˈnoʊvə

Definition of NoVA - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: Northern VirginiaRareUSregion located in the northern part of VirginiaRareUS
  • She lives in NoVA and commutes to DC.
  • NoVA has many tech companies.
  • Traffic in NoVA can be very heavy.
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Origin of NoVA

Latin, novus (new) + via (way)

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  1. French:Virginie du Nord, ...
  2. German:Nördliches Virginia, ...
  3. Italian:Virginia settentrionale, ...
  4. Spanish:NoVA, ...
  5. Portuguese:NoVA, ...
  6. Chinese:弗吉尼亚北部, ...
  7. Japanese:ノバ, ...
  8. Arabic:شمال فيرجينيا, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְפוֹן וִירְגִ'ינְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:Северная Виргиния, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ПнВірджинія, ...
  12. Hindi:नॉर्दर्न वर्जीनिया, ...
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