gradient

gradient

noun

Definition of GRADIENT

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon <the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off>

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

Related Words ascent, bank, climb, rise

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