declivity
declivity · declivities
склон, откос
The downward slope of a curveThe downward slope of a curve.
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/
Meaning
3 sensesThe downward slope of a curve.
склонsklon, отко́сotkós
a downward slope or bend
A downward bend in a path.
An inward curve of the exoskeleton of an insect, such as between body segments; a segment of an insect's body where the exoskeleton curves inward.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
downward slope:
Origin
1610s, from French déclivité, from Latin declivitatem, dēclīvitās,1610s, from French déclivité, from Latin declivitatem, dēclīvitās,
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Forms
plural: declivities| Singular | declivity |
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regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a downward slope or bend:descentfalldeclinedeclinationdeclensiondownslope