Definition of Declivity

1. Noun. A downward slope or bend.

Exact synonyms: Declension, Declination, Decline, Descent, Downslope, Fall
Specialized synonyms: Downhill, Steep
Generic synonyms: Incline, Side, Slope
Derivative terms: Decline, Decline, Decline, Declivitous, Fall
Antonyms: Ascent

Definition of Declivity

1. n. Deviation from a horizontal line; gradual descent of surface; inclination downward; slope; -- opposed to acclivity, or ascent; the same slope, considered as descending, being a declivity, which, considered as ascending, is an acclivity.

Definition of Declivity

1. Noun. the downward slope of a hill ¹

2. Noun. a downward bend in a path ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Declivity

1. [n -TIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Declivity

decliners
declines
declinest
declineth
declining
declinism
declinist
declinists
declinometer
declinometers
declinous
declive
declivis
declivities
declivitous
declivity (current term)
decloak
decloaked
decloaking
decloaks
declogging
declolorise
declustering
declutch
declutter
decluttered
declutterer
declutterers
decluttering
declutters

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