Definition

A rising slope or incline, like the side of a hill that goes up.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the acclivity leading to the summit.

Conversation

Did you notice how steep that last acclivity was on the trail?

Yeah, I almost slipped a couple of times!

I really had to push myself to get up that acclivity.

Same here! But the view at the top was totally worth it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acclivity is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "clivus" (meaning slope or hill). The word describes an upward slope or incline, indicating a movement towards a higher elevation.

Memory Tip

Picture yourself moving 'to' ('ad-') a 'slope' ('clivus') — this helps you remember that acclivity refers to an upward incline.

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