iva

[ ahy-vuh, ee-vuh ]

noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Iva, characterized by usually opposite leaves and inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of iva¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus); of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

SpaceX say the suits are comfortable and flexible enough to be worn during launch and landing, eliminating the need to have separate IVA suits.

From BBC

The EVA suits are said to be comfortable and flexible enough to be worn during launch and landing, eliminating the need to have separate IVA suits.

From BBC

Under an IVA you make smaller payments over several years and then the rest of the debt is written off.

From BBC

Iva Benson, a spokesperson for the outlet, confirmed that the image spreading on social media is “fake” in an email to the AP.

From Seattle Times

Under an IVA you make smaller payments over several years and then the rest of the debt is written off.

From BBC