acclivity

[ uh-kliv-i-tee ]

noun

, plural ac·cliv·i·ties.

1. an upward slope, as of ground; an ascent ( declivity ).

acclivity

/ əˈklɪvɪtɪ; əˈklaɪvəs /

noun

1. an upward slope, esp of the ground Compare declivity

Derived Forms

• acˈclivitous, adjective

Other Words From

• ac·clivi·tous ac·cli·vous [uh, -, klahy, -v, uh, s], adjective
• unac·clivi·tous adjective
• unac·clivi·tous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of acclivity¹

1605–15; < Latin acclīvitās, equivalent to acclīv ( is ) steep ( ac- ac- + -clīvis, adj. derivative of clīvus slope) + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of acclivity¹

C17: from Latin acclīvitās, from acclīvis sloping up, steep

Example Sentences

During the entire fight the enemy held the slight wooded acclivity beyond.

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The traveller then threads his way up the acclivity, amidst stupendous masses of rock, until he reaches the lofty ridge.

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The last division of acclivity is called by the natives the Antarangra (copper rock).

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So, mile upon mile went by and at last shortly after mid-day I walked my horse up the long acclivity that led to my trading store.

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Rainbarrow had again become blended with night when Wildeve ascended the long acclivity at its base.

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