declivity

Meaning

1. The downward slope of a curve.
2. A downward bend in a path.
3. An inward curve of the exoskeleton of an insect, such as between body segments; a segment of an insect's body where the exoskeleton curves inward.

Synonyms

slope

descent

fall

downslope

inclination

decline

slant

declination

declension

precipice

grade

inclined plane

dip

ebb

falloff

gradient

hang

heeling

hillside

incline

invoice

landing

lean

leaning

obliquity

propensity

set

shelving

steep

steepness

tally

tilt

downward slope

steep bank

depression

rake face

sloping ground

sloping portion

slant plane

inclined ramp

ramp grade

acclivity

propension

aptness

bias

bill

brae

check

chit

decrease

Translations

declivio

pendio

meyil

discesa

pente

Abhang

declive

glooiing

Hang

déclivité

china

κατηφόρα

berwar

κατωφέρεια

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈklɪvɪti/

Etymology

1610s, from French déclivité, from Latin declivitatem, dēclīvitās,
from dēclivis (“a sloping downward”), from de (“down”) + clīvus (“a slope”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱleywo-, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱley- (“to lean”) (English lean).