Meaning
grip, adhesion; connections
- the physical quality of sticking or gripping (e.g. tyres on a road)
- close conformity or adherence to an idea, rule, or model
- (in plural, aderenze) influential contacts or political connections
In a sentence
Con la pioggia i pneumatici perdono aderenza sull'asfalto.
In the rain, tyres lose grip on the asphalt.
Il film colpisce per la sua stretta aderenza alla realtà storica.
The film strikes with its close adherence to historical reality.
Ha ottenuto quell'appalto pubblico solo grazie alle sue aderenze politiche.
He won that public contract solely thanks to his political connections.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aderenza | feminine · singular |
| aderenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- When used in the plural 'aderenze', it often implies shady political or institutional backing.
- Commonly used in motoring contexts for road grip: 'tenuta di strada e aderenza'.