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Italian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /im.penˈna.ta/
- Rhymes: -ata
- Hyphenation: im‧pen‧nà‧ta
Etymology 1
From im- + penna (“pen”) + -ata.
Noun
impennata f (plural impennate) (rare)
- amount of ink that a pen can hold
- (by extension) short written text
Etymology 2
From impennare + -ata.
Noun
impennata f (plural impennate)
- rearing, especially of a horse
- (aeronautics) climb, nose-up
- strong reaction
- un'impennata d'orgoglio ― a burst of pride
- (by extension) burst of anger or resentment
- s'è fatto sopraffare dall'impennate ― he got overwhelmed by the anger
- sharp increase, sudden rise, surge
- un'impennata di contagi ― a surge of infections
- wheelie (an action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels)
Etymology 3
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Participle
impennata f sg
- feminine singular of impennato
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