ovvero

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Italian[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Univerbation of o +‎ vero.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ovˈve.ro/
  • Rhymes: -ero
  • Hyphenation: ov‧vé‧ro

Conjunction[edit]

ovvero

  1. that is, namely
    Synonyms: cioè, ossia, ovverosia
  2. or, or rather
    Synonyms: o, oppure

Usage notes[edit]

  • The meaning of "or", while sometimes considered wrong in the school environment, is frequently used in the formal speech (even in acts of the Italian parliament). The Accademia della Crusca considered this meaning right [1], nonetheless the usage is controversial.