apposta

Italian

Etymology 1

From the locution a posta.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /apˈpɔs.ta/, [äpˈpɔs̪t̪ä]

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• Hyphenation: ap‧pò‧sta

Adverb

apposta

1. on purpose, intentionally

   Synonyms: deliberatamente, di proposito, intenzionalmente, volontariamente, volutamente

   Antonyms: casualmente, involontariamente, per caso

2. specially, ad hoc

   Synonyms: appositamente, espressamente, specificatamente, unicamente

Adjective

apposta (invariable)

1. special, ad hoc

   Synonym: apposito

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /apˈpos.ta/, [äpˈpo̞s̪t̪ä]
• Hyphenation: ap‧pó‧sta

Participle

apposta

1. feminine singular of apposto