n/a
|n-a|
B1
/ɛnˈeɪ/
not applicable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'n/a' originates from English, specifically as an abbreviation for 'not applicable' or 'not available'.
Historical Evolution
'n/a' has been used in English documentation to indicate fields or information that are not relevant or unavailable.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not applicable' or 'not available', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abbreviation for 'not applicable' or 'not available'.
The field was marked as n/a because it was not relevant to the current situation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/25 00:28