/ˈkwɪ.ə/ (KWEE-uh)

Definitions

1. adverb

Used to indicate the reason or cause of something.

“He was dismissed because of his poor performance, quia his manager felt he was not doing his job effectively.”

2. conjunction

Used to indicate a reason or cause.

“She did not go to the party, quia she had an early meeting the next day.”

3. phrase

Latin phrase for ‘because’ or ‘since’.

“Quia veritas odium parit, the truth often incurs hatred.”