Meaning
slope, gradient
- the incline or steepness of a surface or road
- an unresolved legal, bureaucratic, or financial matter
In a sentence
La strada sale con una pendenza molto ripida verso il valico.
The road climbs with a very steep gradient toward the pass.
Qual è la pendenza massima consentita per questa pista ciclabile?
What is the maximum slope permitted for this bike lane?
Ha saldato tutte le sue pendenze con l'agenzia delle entrate.
He settled all his outstanding debts with the tax agency.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pendenza | feminine · singular |
| pendenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In road contexts it indicates gradient (percentage of incline); in law/business it means pending matter.