ada
|a-da|
B2
/ˈeɪdə/
noble
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ada' originates from the Germanic element 'adal', meaning 'noble'.
Historical Evolution
The name 'Ada' has been used since the Middle Ages, evolving from the Old High German name 'Adalheidis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'noble', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a high-level computer programming language used especially in real-time computerized control systems.
The software for the aircraft was developed using Ada.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 15:36