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trasversale

/trazverˈsale/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

cross-cutting, transverse

  • situated across or crosswise
  • involving or affecting multiple categories, parties, or disciplines

In a sentence

La proposta ha ricevuto un sostegno trasversale da tutte le forze politiche.

The proposal received cross-party support from all political forces.

Le competenze trasversali sono fondamentali per lavorare bene in squadra.

Transferable skills are essential for working well in a team.

Non c'è una strada trasversale che colleghi direttamente i due quartieri.

There is no transverse road that directly connects the two neighbourhoods.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
trasversalemasculine · singular
trasversalefeminine · singular
trasversalimasculine · plural
trasversalifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Common in politics and business to describe consensus, alliances, or skills spanning multiple areas.

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