Meaning
special, designated
- Made, set aside, or designated for a specific purpose.
In a sentence
Inserisci il modulo nell'apposito cassetto.
Insert the form into the designated drawer.
Hanno creato una commissione apposita per valutare i progetti.
They created a special committee to evaluate the projects.
Non gettare la plastica fuori dagli appositi contenitori.
Do not throw plastic outside the designated bins.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apposito | masculine · singular |
| apposita | feminine · singular |
| appositi | masculine · plural |
| apposite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the phrase 'in un apposito...' or 'l'apposita sezione' in formal instructions.
- Differs from 'adatto' (suitable): 'apposito' means specifically designed or assigned for that function.