Definition of Declivity

downward slope

Examples of Declivity in a sentence

Grandma has a hard time walking from her house to the lake due to her street’s slight declivity.  🔊

There is a sudden declivity immediately after that left turn, making that segment of roadway deadly.  🔊

When hiking in the woods behind my house, it’s hard to notice the steep declivity due to the denseness of the trees.  🔊

Prominent signage is required along the bike path so that bikers are forewarned about any upcoming declivity.  🔊

Melvin’s car went flying over the guardrail, tumbling down the steep declivity.  🔊

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