impennata

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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)

  1. amount of ink that a pen can hold
  2. (by extension) short written text

Etymology 2

From impennare +‎ -ata.

Noun

impennata f (plural impennate)

  1. rearing, especially of a horse
  2. (aeronautics) climb, nose-up
  3. strong reaction
    un'impennata d'orgoglioa burst of pride
  4. (by extension) burst of anger or resentment
    s'è fatto sopraffare dall'impennatehe got overwhelmed by the anger
  5. sharp increase, sudden rise, surge
    un'impennata di contagia surge of infections
  6. 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

  1. feminine singular of impennato

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