apposta

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /apˈpɔs.ta/

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• 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

Anagrams

• appasto, appastò

Maltese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian apposta.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /apˈpɔːs.ta/
• Rhymes: -ɔːsta

Adverb

apposta

1. on purpose, intentionally, purposely