gradient

CEFRC1

/ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A gradual change from one color, level, or condition to another.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A rate of inclination or declination of a slope.

Examples

  • The gradient of this hill is steep.

  • The height and gradient can be adjusted.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The ratio of the rates of change of a dependent variable and an independent variable, the slope of a curve's tangent.

  2. A slope or incline.

  3. The rate at which a physical quantity increases or decreases relative to change in a given variable, especially distance.

More examples

In context

  • the gradient line of a railroad

  • Just beyond that station the first step is encountered and the rack resorted to, taking the line on a gradient of 1 in 9 over a steeply inclined bridge and through a spiral tunnel.

  • movable and Gradient Automata

Synonyms

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The mountain's steep blank from base to top caused a ten-degree temperature drop.

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Origin

noun

From Latin gradiēns, present participle of gradior (“to step, to walk”).