eccellente

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin excellentem (distinguished”, “excellent), present active participle of excellō (to elevate, raise up).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /et.t͡ʃelˈlɛn.te/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛnte
  • Hyphenation: ec‧cel‧lèn‧te

Adjective[edit]

eccellente (plural eccellenti, superlative eccellentissimo)

  1. excellent, superb, first-class
    Synonyms: d'eccezione, di prima qualità, di prima scelta, eccezionale, eminente, magnifico, straordinario, superbo, superiore
  2. very important, prominent, high-ranking
    Synonym: di primo piano

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Participle[edit]

eccellente (plural eccellenti)

  1. present participle of eccellere