declivity

Definition of declivity

Nouns

a downward slope or bend
Synonyms:
declension, declination, decline, descent, downslope, fall
Antonyms:
ascent
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
acclivity, climb, raise, rise, upgrade
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Types:
downhill
the downward slope of a hill
steep
a steep place (as on a hill)
Type of:
incline, side, slope
an elevated geological formation

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