Definition of Acclivity

an upward slope

Examples of Acclivity in a sentence

We scrambled up the acclivity to view the setting sun.  🔊

Although I love biking, I fear a steep acclivity.  🔊

We thought that Billy could walk up the ramp alone because the acclivity was so slight.  🔊

The river slows slightly as it ascends the mountain’s northern acclivity.  🔊

Sandy’s snake slithered smoothly up the slippery acclivity.  🔊

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