subito

[ soo-bi-toh; Italian soo-bee-taw ]
/ ˈsu bɪˌtoʊ; Italian ˈsu bi tɔ /
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adverb

(as a musical direction) suddenly; abruptly: subito pianissimo.

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Origin of subito

1715–25; < Italian < Latin subitō orig., ablative singular neuter of subitus sudden, equivalent to sub- sub- + -i- (base of īre to go) + -tus past participle suffix

Words nearby subito

subinfluent, subinterval, subinvolution, subirrigate, subitize, subito, subj., subjacent, subject, subject catalog, subject catalogue
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Words related to subito

unusual, rapid, unforeseen, precipitous, hasty, abrupt, immediate, quick, swift, suddenly, swiftly, nimbly, speedily, quickly, prematurely, carelessly, promptly, hurriedly, acute, expeditious

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British Dictionary definitions for subito

subito
/ (ˈsuːbɪˌtəʊ) /

adverb

music (preceding or following a dynamic marking, etc) suddenly; immediatelyAbbreviation: sub

Word Origin for subito

C18: via Italian from Latin: suddenly, from subitus sudden, from subīre to approach, from sub- (indicating stealth) + īre to go
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