the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc.

an inclined surface; grade; ramp.

Physics .

the rate of change with respect to distance of a variable quantity, as temperature or pressure, in the direction of maximum change.

a curve representing such a rate of change.

Mathematics . a differential operator that, operating upon a function of several variables, results in a vector the coordinates of which are the partial derivatives of the function. Abbreviation: grad. Symbol

rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination.

progressing by walking; stepping with the feet as animals do.

of a type suitable for walking or running, as the feet of certain birds; gressorial.

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acclivity , angle , bank , cant , declivity , grade , hill , inclination , incline , lean , leaning , pitch , ramp , rise , slant , tilt , heel , list , rake , slope , tip