declivity

noun

di-ˈkli-və-tē How to pronounce declivity (audio)
Definition of declivitynext
as in downhill
a downward slope the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declivity
  1. downhill
  2. descent
  3. dip
  4. decline
Noun
  • When the 40-year-old took to the Birds of Prey course Wednesday as a forerunner on the first day of downhill training, everything felt right in her world.
    The Vail Daily, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Brooks Women's Crossback 2.0 Sports Bra $65 $45 at Amazon A good sports bra is so important for downhill skiing (hello, moguls!).
    Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of downhill
Noun
  • The head coach, whose father is Black and mother is South Korean, according to CBS, is also the first head coach of Asian descent to lead his team in the college football national title game.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This has also been shown to be true for many people of Asian descent, for whom rates of alcohol use and abuse are lower than in other demographics, in part, studies suggest, because drinking can be so unpleasant for them.
    Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of descent
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  • Paps snapped the new couple looking cozy in a natural looking pool surrounded by foliage, taking a dip, then grabbing a bite.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Work in the shade and dip roots frequently in a bucket of water to keep them from drying out.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of dip
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  • Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Arctic sea ice has been shrinking since the late 1970s, with a 4.7% decline per decade.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of decline
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