gradient
nounDivide gradient into syllables:
gra · di · ent
How to pronounce gradient:
Definition of gradient:
- gradient (noun):
- a measure of the steepness of such a slope
- a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension.
- the rate of regular or graded (see grade entry 2 sense transitive 2) ascent or descent inclination
Synonyms for gradient:
acclivity
bank
camber
change
concentration gradient
declivity
diagonal
grade
hill
inclination
incline
pitch
rise
slope
temperature gradient
Antonyms for gradient:
agreement
ascent
decline
increase
rise
surrender
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