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responso

/reˈspɔn.so/noun · masculineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 16,145

Meaning

verdict, result, response

  • an official answer, verdict, judgment, or medical result
  • an oracle's reply or authoritative ruling

In a sentence

Stiamo attendendo con ansia il responso delle analisi.

We are anxiously awaiting the test results.

Qual è stato il responso definitivo della commissione?

What was the commission's final verdict?

Il responso dei medici non ha lasciato dubbi.

The doctors' diagnosis left no doubts.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
responsomasculine · singular
responsimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal: used especially for medical test results, jury verdicts, or oracle answers.
  • Differs from 'risposta' by carrying solemnity, finality, or authoritative weight.

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