declivitous
declivitous · more declivitous · most declivitous
Descending gradually; sloping; downhillDescending gradually; sloping; downhill.
/dɪˈklɪ.vɪ.təs/
Meaning
2 sensesDescending gradually; sloping; downhill.
At lower levels; lowly.
More definitions
- sloping down rather steeply
Origin
Latin declivus (“sloping down”), from de- (“down from”) + clivus (“slope”).Latin declivus (“sloping down”), from de- (“down from”) + clivus (“slope”).
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Forms
more declivitous, most declivitous| Comparative | more declivitous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most declivitous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- sloping down rather steeply:downhilldownward-sloping
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddeclivity
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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