Synonyms of gradient

gradient

noun

ˈgrā-dē-ənt 

as in slope

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon

the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• inclination
• incline
• diagonal
• pitch
• lean
• rake
• ascent
• grade
• slant
• climb
• bank
• upgrade
• cant
• rise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decline
• descent
• dip
• fall
• declination
• declivity
• declension
• hanging
• downgrade
• receding
• hang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gradient

In this sector, the gradient between Turn 6 and Turn 7 reaches just over eight percent, with cars reaching the track's highest point at the latter corner. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Near the breakdown, acceleration, pressure gradients, momentum transfer, and viscosity all grow dramatically. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Forecasters say, weak offshore pressure gradients in the morning limited the sea breeze effect and allowed temperatures to climb. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee and North Carolina With elevations ranging from about 875 feet to 6,650 feet, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has one of the country’s most pronounced fall-color gradients. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026