stac·ca·to
Pronunciation: \stə-ˈkä-(ˌ)tō\ Function: adjective
Etymology: Italian, from past participle of staccare to detach, from s- ex- (from Latin ex-) + attaccare to attack, attach, perhaps from Old French estachier — more at attach Date: circa 1724
1 a : cut short or apart in performing : disconnected (staccato notes) b : marked by short clear-cut playing or singing of tones or chords (a staccato style)
2 : abrupt, disjointed (staccato screams)
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RENCIE. reformed.reborn.forgiven.