nounnoun
la retta
straight line
Definition & meaning
The word retta has two primary meanings in Italian:
- Geometry: A straight line. In mathematics, it is defined as a one-dimensional geometric object that is infinitely long in both directions and has no thickness.
- Payment/Fee: A regular payment for a service, typically a tuition fee for schools, a boarding fee for a dormitory, or the cost of nursing home care.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun. When referring to the geometric line, it is the feminine singular form of the adjective retto (straight/right).
- Word origin: It derives from the Latin rectus, which means "straight" or "direct," the past participle of regere (to lead or to keep straight). In the sense of a fee, it refers to the "direct" or established amount that must be paid regularly.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms (Geometry):
Synonyms (Fee/Payment):
Antonyms (Geometry):
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Examples
La maestra disegna una retta sulla lavagna.noun
The teacher draws a straight line on the blackboard.
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