heypolyglot
Italian

appositamente

/ap.po.zi.taˈmen.te/adverbC1
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Meaning

specially, on purpose

  • expressly, specifically for a particular purpose or occasion
  • deliberately, intentionally

In a sentence

Sono venuto qui appositamente per parlare con te.

I came here specially to talk to you.

Questo software è stato progettato appositamente per i nostri uffici.

Questo software was designed specifically for our offices.

Non l'ha fatto appositamente; è stato solo un incidente.

She didn't do it on purpose; it was just an accident.

Usage notes

  • Synonymous with 'espressamente' or 'apposta'.
  • Formed from the adjective 'apposito' + '-mente'.

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