Gradient
Gradient noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.
Usage example: the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off
Rise
Rise noun - An upward slope.
Usage example: the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| high | high gradient | high rise |
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