as|so|lu|ta

as|so|lu|ta «_AHS soh LOO tah», adjective.

1. designating a rank in an opera or ballet company higher than that of prima donna or prima ballerina; absolute: »

prima ballerina assoluta.

2. = solo. (Cf. ↑solo)

╂[< Italian assoluta < Latin absolūtus free, separate, absolute]