Meaning
branch, field
- a subdivision or specialized field of a science, art, or academic discipline
In a sentence
La genetica è una branca fondamentale della biologia contemporanea.
Genetics is a fundamental branch of contemporary biology.
Quale branca della medicina intendi approfondire all'università?
Which branch of medicine do you intend to delve into at university?
Questa branca della filosofia non si occupa di questioni pratiche.
This branch of philosophy does not deal with practical issues.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| branca | feminine · singular |
| branche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: preferred in academic and scientific contexts; less formal equivalents are 'ramo' or 'settore'.
- Plural is 'branche' (spelled with 'h' to maintain the hard /k/ sound).