acclivity meaning

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acclivity (noun): an upward slope or grade (as in a road).

Definition of acclivity

  1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
    • the car couldn't make it up the rise

    Synonyms: ascent, rise, raise, climb, upgrade

    Type of: slope

    Kinds: uphill

    Related forms: acclivitous

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in TY · 9-letter words

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