gradient
Moving by steps; walkingMoving by steps; walking.
» The gradient of this hill is steep.
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)Moving by steps; walking.
(not comparable)Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination.
the gradient line of a railroad
(not comparable)Adapted for walking, as the feet of certain birds.
(not comparable)Using the gradient to solve a problem.
Examples
8 sentencesThe gradient of this hill is steep.
The height and gradient can be adjusted.
deMan kann die Höhe und die Neigung verstellen. — mramosch
You can adjust the height and gradient.
deMan kann die Höhe und die Neigung verstellen. — mramosch
Morphogens guide the development of tissues by forming concentration gradients.
Making gradients with oil pastels is fun because they're so easy to blend.
Origin
From Latin gradiēns, present participle of gradior (“to step, to walk”).From Latin gradiēns, present participle of gradior (“to step, to walk”).
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