† ˈpendenceObs.rare—1. [Cf.OF.pendance slope, inclination (Godef.), It.pendenza ‘a downehanging’ (Florio): see pendent and -ence.] Slant, inclination; pitch (as of a roof). 1624Wotton Archit. in Reliq. (1651) 269 The Italians are very precise in giving the Cover a gracefull pendence of sloapnesse.