impennata
Italian
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editFrom im- + penna (“pen”) + -ata.
Noun
editimpennata f (plural impennate) (rare)
Etymology 2
editNoun
editimpennata 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
editSee the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Participle
editimpennata f sg
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- Italian 4-syllable words
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- Rhymes:Italian/ata
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- Italian terms prefixed with im-
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