acclivity

noun

ə-ˈkli-və-tē How to pronounce acclivity (audio)
Definition of acclivitynext
as in hill
an upward slope the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers

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  1. hill
  2. incline
  3. ascent
Noun
  • Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Mojave Desert’s gold rush sparks a mini real estate boom Apparently there’s still gold in them hills.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hill
Noun
  • That then increased to 76 percent by 2010, before showing a steady incline to 96 percent in the year 2024.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Switching up the incline between 0 and 1 percent every half-mile, or throwing in a few quick one-minute faster surges every once in a while can help break up the monotony without amping up the intensity too much.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of incline
Noun
  • The first two players on that list were 23 and 24 years respectively in 2022 and appeared to be on the ascent.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.
    Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ascent
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