acclivity

noun

ə-ˈkli-və-tē How to pronounce acclivity (audio)
Definition of acclivitynext
as in hill
an upward slope the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers

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  1. hill
  2. incline
  3. ascent
Noun
  • Hours after Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was shot to death inside his bedroom in the hills above Port-au-Prince, one of the Haitian Americans involved in the plot to oust him from power was desperate.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Located on a quiet lane, a stay here offers the best of the UK countryside with rolling hills and farmland on one side.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hill
Noun
  • There's also reverse assist for younger riders who may not be the most confident about backing up a motorcycle on an incline.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Waiting until cases are clearly on a sharp incline can mean protection will come too late.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of incline
Noun
  • As Florida continues its ascent back into the image of CFP contention, its ability to focus on the next test was the new challenge.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Trump retains enormous influence among the Republican voters who powered his ascent, even as dissatisfaction with his leadership threatens candidates who must appeal beyond his most committed supporters.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of ascent
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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