acclivity

The word “acclivity” has 4 syllables: ac-cliv-i-ty.

It's pronounced as /əˈklɪvɪti/.


What is synonym and antonym for acclivity?

In the thesaurus, “acclivity” has 3 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acclivity along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for acclivity

  • ascent
  • hill
  • incline

Antonyms for acclivity

  • declension
  • decline
  • declivity
  • descent
  • dip
  • downgrade
  • downhill
  • fall
  • hanging

Meanings of acclivity

  • noun
    1. 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.

Example Sentences

  • The hikers struggled to climb the steep acclivity.
  • She paused to catch her breath halfway up the acclivity.
  • The road twisted sharply as it approached the acclivity.
  • Their campsite was situated on a gentle acclivity overlooking the valley.
  • The runners faced a challenging acclivity near the end of the marathon.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acclivity, such as: ascent, declension, decline, declivity, descent, dip, downgrade.

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