declivity

de·cliv·i·ty

noun \-tē\

plural de·cliv·i·ties

Definition of DECLIVITY

1

: downward inclination

2

: a descending slope

Examples of DECLIVITY

1. <the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face>

Origin of DECLIVITY

Latin declivitat-, declivitas, from declivis sloping down, from de- + clivus slope, hill; akin to Latin clinare

First Known Use: 1612

Related to DECLIVITY

Synonyms: declension, decline, descent, dip, downgrade, downhill, fall, hang, hanging

Antonyms: acclivity, ascent, rise, upgrade, uphill, uprise

Related Words: basin, depression, hollow

Near Antonyms: glacis, grade, gradient, hill, inclination, incline, lean, pitch, rake, tilt

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Rhymes with DECLIVITY

acclivity, activity, captivity, festivity, motivity, nativity, passivity, proclivity