Steepness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Steepness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state or quality of being steep.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being steep.
More Meanings
- (countable) The result or product of being steep.
Example Sentences
The steepness of the hill caused the accident.
Word Forms
- steepnesses
Synonyms for steepness
Depending on context, synonyms include abruptness, precipitousness.
Antonyms for steepness
Common opposites include gentleness, gradualness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precipitousness, abruptness, sloping, slope, gradient, incline.
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