a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument
premessa
the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works
libretto
a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior
precetto, principio guida
a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect
vertice, vertex
a dramatic scene or picture, often presented on stage or in a performance
quadro
small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour
miglio
a person regarded as stupid or foolish
sciocco, stupido
(biology) a gap, opening, or passage in anatomical structures, often between different parts or organs
iato, apertura
the entirety or full spectrum of something
gamma, spettro
a person appointed to govern a state, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch in the monarch's absence, minority, or incapacity
reggente, governatore
a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully
dispendioso
an individual or entity of immense size, influence, or importance, often symbolizing dominance or grandeur
colosso, gigante
an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties
ibrido
a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood
aspetto, portamento
a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape
pantano, palude
the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival
mezzo di sussistenza, sostentamento
