cleavage in Italian

cleavage in Italian is clivaggio, scollatura, décolleté — cleavage means the visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.

cleavage in Italian

clivaggio

noun

The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]

scollatura

noun

décolleté

noun

incavo

noun

segmentazione

noun

(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]

scissione

noun

(chemistry) The splitting of a large molecule into smaller ones.

sfaldatura

noun

(mineralogy) The tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes; schistosity. [from 19th c.]

What does "cleavage" mean?

noun The visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.
"The dress had a neckline that showed a hint of cleavage."
noun A split or division of something into separate parts, including the natural splitting planes in crystals or the division of cells during growth.
"Geologists studied the mineral's cleavage to identify it."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cleavage in a sentence

The dress had a neckline that showed a hint of cleavage.
She chose a more modest top for the interview, one without much cleavage.
Geologists studied the mineral's cleavage to identify it.
The embryo underwent several rounds of cell cleavage in the first hours after fertilization.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cleavage" in Italian?

"cleavage" in Italian is clivaggio, scollatura, décolleté. cleavage means: The visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.

How do you use "cleavage" in a sentence?

Example: "The dress had a neckline that showed a hint of cleavage." In Italian, "cleavage" is clivaggio, scollatura, décolleté.

Are there other ways to say "cleavage" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "cleavage": clivaggio, scollatura, décolleté, incavo, segmentazione, scissione.

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