ampliato

Ampliato is a term in Italian that functions as both a past participle and an adjective. It derives from the verb ampliare, meaning to enlarge or extend, and it denotes that something has been made larger or broader than its previous form. The word agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies: un edificio ampliato, una zona ampliata, una versione ampliata.

Etymology and usage context

Ampliato comes from Latin ampliare through Italian evolution of the verb meaning to widen or expand. It is commonly used across several domains to indicate enlargement in physical size, spatial coverage, or content. It is not the same as amplificato, the past participle of amplificare, which refers to amplification in the sense of increasing intensity or strength, especially in audio or signal contexts.

Typical contexts

- Architecture and construction: un edificio ampliato, un piano di ampliamento che ha portato all’ampliato della scuola.

- Publishing and media: una versione ampliata, una edizione ampliata di un libro o di un manuale.

- Data and research: un dataset ampliato, un territorio ampliato, una copertura ampliata di uno studio.

- Time and scope: un periodo ampliato, un programma ampliato.

Alternatives and nuances

Synonyms include allargato, esteso e ingrandito, each conveying subtle differences in meaning regarding size, scope, or duration. Ampliato emphasizes growth in size or scope rather than intensity.

See also

ampliare, ampliamento, edizione ampliata.