declivity

noun

di-ˈkli-və-tē How to pronounce declivity (audio)
Definition of declivitynext
as in downhill
a downward slope the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face

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Recent Examples of declivity Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity. — Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declivity
  1. downhill
  2. descent
  3. dip
  4. decline
Noun
  • Still one of the hottest downhill destination in the Europe right now?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Pogacar reached the summit first, and Vingegaard tried to claw back his 30-second deficit in the downhill.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of downhill
Noun
  • In 2013, three Iranian climbers died on descent after summiting Broad Peak.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • This could easily have triggered a descent back into full-scale conflict.
    — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of descent
Noun
  • The pool is on the smaller side, best for a refreshing dip rather than a whole afternoon affair—and the complimentary weekend yoga adds a nice and easy excuse to start the morning outside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • An approachable menu featuring personal-sized artisan pizzas will also include shared plates, dips, salads and pizza-dough sandwiches, plus vegan-friendly options.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • In September 2024, state economists attributed the drop in play to a decline in scratch-off sales as consumers faced inflationary pressures coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic period, which saw a spike in Lottery purchases.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Originally housing offices, its heyday in Detroit’s industrial age was brief, sliding into decline in the 1960s and ultimately going vacant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of decline

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“Declivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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