definisca

Definisca is a form of the Italian verb definire. It serves two main grammatical functions: as the present subjunctive form for all persons (che io definisca, che tu definisca, che lui definisca, che noi definiamo, che voi definiate, che loro definiscano) and as the formal imperative used with the polite subject Lei to issue a direct instruction (Definisca!).

Etymology and meaning: definire means to define or determine the meaning of something. The word derives from Latin definire, formed with de- “completely” or “to set apart” and finis “end, boundary.” In Italian, definire and its forms, including definisca, preserve the sense of setting limits, describing precise meanings, or specifying terms.

Usage: Definisca appears in two principal contexts. In writing and speech, it functions as the present subjunctive in dependent clauses introduced by che, expressing necessity, doubt, possibility, or instruction. In formal address, Definisca is the imperative used with Lei to request or command someone to define something, for example in academic, legal, or professional settings.

Examples: Che lei definisca i termini entro la giornata. (That you formally define the terms by the end of the day.) Definisca una definizione chiara. (Please define a clear definition.)

See also: definire, definizione, definitorio. Notes: Definisca is a normal part of standard Italian grammar and is not a standalone term outside verb conjugation.

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