l’uniforme
uniform
Un tipo di abbigliamento uguale per tutte le persone che appartengono a un certo gruppo, come i soldati, i poliziotti o gli studenti di alcune scuole.
The Italian word "uniforme" has multiple related meanings and can function as both an adjective and a noun.
As an adjective:
Uniforme means:
- uniform or consistent: something that is the same in all parts or throughout a whole.
Example:
Colore uniforme - uniform color (consistent color without variations)
Segno uniforme - uniform sign
Parts:
- The root "uniforme" comes from Latin uniformis, meaning "one form" or "having one form," combining uni (one) + forme (form).
Italian synonyms (as adjective):
- Omogeneo (homogeneous)
- Costante (constant)
- Identico (identical)
Italian antonyms:
- Variegato (variegated, varied)
- Incoerente (incoherent)
- Disomogeneo (heterogeneous)
As a noun:
Uniforme refers to:
- Uniform: A distinctive set of clothing worn by members of the same organization, such as military personnel, school students, or workers.
Example:
La uniforme dei soldati - the uniform of the soldiers
Indossare una uniforme - to wear a uniform
Italian synonyms (as noun):
- Divisa (uniform, especially military or work uniform)
- Abito da lavoro (work clothes) [less formal and less specific]
There are no strict antonyms for uniforms as a noun, but terms like:
- Abito civile (civilian clothes) or
- Abbigliamento casual (casual clothing)
can be considered contextually opposite.
Summary:
| Role | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | Uniform, consistent, homogeneous | Omogeneo, costante | Variegato, disomogeneo |
| Noun | Uniform (clothing) | Divisa, abito da lavoro | Abito civile, abbigliamento casual |
In both uses, the word implies sameness or standardization, either in appearance or in clothing style.
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Examples
L'uniforme della scuola è blu.noun
The school uniform is blue.
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