Definition of clivity

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Clivity (n.) Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient.

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Acclivity :: Acclivity (n.) 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..
Pitch :: Pitch (n.) The point where a declivity begins; hence, the declivity itself; a descending slope; the degree or rate of descent or slope; slant; as, a steep pitch in the road; the pitch of a roof..
Bent :: Bent (v.) A declivity or slope, as of a hill..
Declivity :: Declivity (n.) A descending surface; a sloping place.
Descent :: Descent (n.) Inclination downward; a descending way; inclined or sloping surface; declivity; slope; as, a steep descent..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A steep, wooded declivity..
Downhill :: Downhill (n.) Declivity; descent; slope.
Proclivity :: Proclivity (n.) Inclination; propensity; proneness; tendency.
Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
Bank :: Bank (n.) A steep acclivity, as the slope of a hill, or the side of a ravine..
Scarp :: Scarp (n.) A steep descent or declivity.
Reascent :: Reascent (n.) A returning ascent or ascension; acclivity.
Hillside :: Hillside (n.) The side or declivity of a hill.
Devexity :: Devexity (a.) A bending downward; a sloping; incurvation downward; declivity.
Proclivity :: Proclivity (n.) Readiness; facility; aptitude.
Scug :: Scug (n.) A place of shelter; the declivity of a hill.
Precipice :: Precipice (n.) A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff..
Declivity :: Declivity (n.) Deviation from a horizontal line; gradual descent of surface; inclination downward; slope; -- opposed to acclivity, or ascent; the same slope, considered as descending, being a declivity, which, considered as ascending, is an acclivity..
Steep :: Steep (v. t.) Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient..
Side :: Side (n.) A slope or declivity, as of a hill, considered as opposed to another slope over the ridge..
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