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
- 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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