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View usage for: declivity in British English (dɪˈklɪvɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -tiesa downward slope, esp of the ground Compare acclivity Derived forms declivitous (deˈclivitous) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin dēclīvitās, from de- + clīvus a slope, hill declivity in American English (diˈklɪvəti; dɪˈklɪvəti) nounWord forms: plural deˈclivities a downward slope or sloping, as of a hill see also acclivity Word origin L declivitas < declivis, a sloping downward < de-, down + clivus, a slope < IE * kloiwos < base * klei-, lean 1Examples of 'declivity' in a sentencedeclivity Synonyms of 'declivity'slope, incline, descent, slant More Synonyms of declivity Definition a downward slope Synonyms brae (Scottish) declination Additional synonymsSynonyms slope, decline, dip, descent, inclination, deviation, divergence, obliquity, declivityDefinition a path or way leading downwards On the descents, cyclists freewheel past cars. Synonyms slope, drop, dip, incline, slant, declination, declivityDefinition an inclined surface or slope I came to a halt at the edge of a steep incline. Synonyms slope, rise, dip, grade, descent, ramp, ascent, gradient, declivity, acclivity- declension
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