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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 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for acclivity

  • ascent
  • cant
  • climb
  • diagonal
  • elevation
  • glacis
  • grade
  • gradient
  • hill
  • hump
  • inclination
  • incline
  • lean
  • mound
  • pitch
  • rake
  • ridge
  • rise
  • swell
  • tilt
  • upgrade
  • uphill
  • uprise

Antonyms for acclivity

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 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acclivity, such as: ascent, basin, cant, climb, declension, decline, declivity.

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obliquity

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