apposta

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /apˈpɔs.ta/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔsta
  • Hyphenation: ap‧pò‧sta

Etymology 1

From the locution a posta.

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 corresponding lemma form.

Participle

apposta f sg

  1. feminine singular of apposto

Etymology 3

Verb

apposta

  1. inflection of appostare (to post, to station (military)):
    1. third-person singular present indicative
    2. second-person singular imperative

Etymology 4

Verb

apposta

  1. inflection of appostare (to land (a blow)):
    1. third-person singular present indicative
    2. second-person singular imperative

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian apposta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /apˈpɔːs.ta/

Adverb

apposta

  1. on purpose, intentionally, purposely