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gradient

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Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of gradient

cant, diagonal, grade, inclination, incline, lean, pitch, rake, slant, slope, upgrade

Words Related to gradient

ascent, bank, climb, rise

Near Antonyms of gradient

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

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