acclivity
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
Portuguêsaclividade
Examples
“how gaily vineyards and olives alternately chequer the acclivities”
“she would walk⟳ […] as far as to the point⟳ where the acclivity from the valley began its first steep ascent to the outer world.”
“Just below it leaned a tottering crag that would have⟳ toppled, starting an avalanche on an acclivity where no sliding mass could stop⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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