Meaning

A slope or incline..

Definitions by Sense

1. A slope or incline.
2. A rate of inclination or declination of a slope.
3. (calculus, of a function) The ratio of the rates of change of a dependent variable and an independent variable, the slope of a curve's tangent.
4. (sciences) The rate at which a physical quantity increases or decreases relative to change in a given variable, especially distance.
5. (calculus) A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ
6. A gradual change in color; a color gradient; gradation.
7. Moving by steps; walking.
8. Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination.

Example Sentences

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

the gradient line of a railroad

Word Forms

• gradients

Synonyms for gradient

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When Should You Use Gradient?

Use gradient when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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