Declivity

[dɪ'klɪvɪtɪ] or [dɪ'klɪvəti]

Definition

(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.

(n.) A descending surface; a sloping place.

Inputed by Leslie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Slope (downwards), descent.

Edited by Eileen

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Descent, fall, slope, incline, devexity

ANT:Ascent, rise, verticality

Typist: Merritt

Definition

n. a place that declines or slopes downward opposite of acclivity: inclination downward: a gradual descent.—adjs. Decliv′itous Declī′vous.

Checker: Yale