acclivity (Meaning)

Wordnet

acclivity (n)

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

Webster

acclivity (n.)

A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.

acclivity Sentence Examples

  1. The weary hikers faced the challenging acclivity, hoping for a rewarding view from the mountaintop.
  2. Climbers paused to catch their breath on the steep acclivity before continuing their ascent.
  3. The winding trail led them up a gradual acclivity, surrounded by lush vegetation.
  4. As they approached the summit, the path transformed into a steep acclivity, testing their stamina.
  5. The mountain goats effortlessly navigated the rocky acclivity with remarkable agility.
  6. The cyclists geared up for the demanding acclivity, knowing it would be a test of their endurance.
  7. The village was perched on the acclivity, offering residents a commanding view of the valley below.
  8. During the trek, they encountered an unexpected acclivity that added an extra challenge to their journey.
  9. The cross-country race featured a challenging acclivity, separating the strong runners from the rest.
  10. The geologists explored the acclivity to study the geological formations that shaped the landscape.

FAQs About the word acclivity

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or desce

incline,hill, ascent, rise, uphill, gradient, ridge, climb,inclination, grade

declivity, downhill, fall, decline, decline, declension, downgrade, declension, dip, hanging

The weary hikers faced the challenging acclivity, hoping for a rewarding view from the mountaintop.

Climbers paused to catch their breath on the steep acclivity before continuing their ascent.

The winding trail led them up a gradual acclivity, surrounded by lush vegetation.

As they approached the summit, the path transformed into a steep acclivity, testing their stamina.