acclivity
acclivity · acclivities
A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending,…A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.
/əˈklɪv.ə.ti/
Meaning
1 sensesA slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.
More definitions
- an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
First attested in 1614. From Latin acclīvitās, from acclīvis (“ascending”), from ad + clīvFirst attested in 1614. From Latin acclīvitās, from acclīvis (“ascending”), from ad + clīvus (“slope”).
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Forms
plural: acclivities| Singular | acclivity |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedacclivitous