gradient
Translation
slope, incline
Examples
The car struggled up the steep gradient.
The car struggled up the steep gradient.
The path has a gentle gradient.
The path has a gentle gradient.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) gradient The road has a steep gradient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slope, incline, ramp, pitch
Etymology
From Latin 'gradiens', present participle of 'gradi' meaning 'to step, to walk'. It's related to 'grade'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'grade' or 'step' of a slope. A steep gradient requires many 'steps' to climb.