slope

³slope

noun

Definition of SLOPE

1

: ground that forms a natural or artificial incline

2

: upward or downward slant or inclination or degree of slant

3

: the part of a continent draining to a particular ocean <Alaska's North Slope>

4

a : the tangent of the angle made by a straight line with the x-axis b : the slope of the line tangent to a plane curve at a point

Examples of SLOPE

1. They climbed the steep slope.
2. What is the angle of the slope?
3. You can adjust the slope of the ramp.
4. a slope of 30 degrees

First Known Use of SLOPE

circa 1568

Related to SLOPE

Synonyms: cant, diagonal, grade, gradient, inclination, incline, lean, pitch, rake, slant, tilt, upgrade

Related Words: ascent, bank, climb, rise

Near Antonyms: declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, dip, downgrade, fall, hang, hanging, receding

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Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale