Gradient and Slope

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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

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Slope is a synonym for gradient in incline topic. In some cases you can use "Slope" instead a noun "Gradient", when it comes to topics like leaning, direction, nature, rise. popular alternative

Slope

Slope noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.

Usage example: the next stretch of the trail had a gentle slope which made it easier to climb

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Gradient is a synonym for slope in incline topic. You can use "Gradient" instead the word "Slope" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as inclination, slant, leaning, direction. popular alternative

Nearby Words: slop, sloping, sloped

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high	high gradient	high slope
slight	slight gradient	slight slope
odd	odd gradient	odd slope

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