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vitæ is a Latin word meaning "of life" or "life." It is often used in academic contexts, particularly in the phrase "curriculum vitæ" or CV. The curriculum vitæ is a document that details a person's educational background, professional experience, skills, and accomplishments. It is typically used when applying for academic positions, research grants, or other scholarly opportunities. The term vitæ emphasizes the comprehensive and long-term nature of the information presented in a CV, encompassing the entirety of an individual's professional and academic life. In a broader sense, vitæ can also refer to the life story or biography of a person, especially in historical or hagiographical contexts. For instance, an early Christian text titled "Acta vitæ" might recount the life and deeds of a saint. The singular form is vita, meaning "life." Therefore, when referring to multiple lives, the plural form "vitæ" would be appropriate, though this usage is less common in everyday English. The word's etymological root connects to the Proto-Indo-European word *gʷeyh₃- , meaning "to live."