incaricata

Incaricata is the feminine singular past participle of the Italian verb incaricare, meaning someone who has been tasked, entrusted with a responsibility, or assigned to a particular task. It can function as an adjective, describing a person who has been given a specific duty, or as part of a passive-voice construction. The form agrees with the subject in gender and number.

Etymology and forms: The word derives from incaricare, which combines the prefix in- (on, onto, or into) with caricare (to load or charge). Caricare itself comes from Latin carricare, and incaricare follows the same lineage. The feminine singular form is incaricata; masculine singular is incaricato; the plural forms are incaricati (masculine) and incaricate (feminine).

Usage: In everyday and formal Italian, incaricata is used to indicate someone who has been given a specific remit. Examples: "È stata incaricata di coordinare il progetto" (She has been tasked with coordinating the project) or "Un funzionario incaricato di vigilare sui lavori." It is common in administrative, corporate, and legal language. The expression contrasts with in carica, which refers to someone currently holding an office or position rather than being charged with a particular duty.

See also: incaricare, incarico, in carica.

Notes: The term reflects a temporary or task-specific assignment rather than a permanent position. The masculine, feminine, and plural variants are inciaricato/incaricata/incaricati/incaricate, adjusted for gender and number.