CEFR B2

gradient

noun

Meaning

The degree of a slope; the rate of inclination or declination of a surface or a line.

Examples

The train struggled to climb the steep gradient of the mountain pass.
Engineers carefully calculated the gradient of the ramp to ensure accessibility.

Synonyms: slope, incline, pitch, declivity

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gradient (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

Definition

The degree of a slope; the rate of inclination or declination of a surface or a line.

Examples

The train struggled to climb the steep gradient of the mountain pass.
Engineers carefully calculated the gradient of the ramp to ensure accessibility.
A gentle gradient makes the hiking trail much easier for beginners.

How to Use gradient

a gradient of (prepositional phrase): Describes the specific degree or type of slope/change. — "The road had a gradient of 1 in 10, meaning it rose one unit for every ten units horizontally."
along the gradient (prepositional phrase): Following the direction of the slope or change. — "Water flows naturally along the gradient, from higher to lower ground."

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