Definition

A sloping area on the side of a hill.

Example

The hikers carefully made their way down the hillslope.

Conversation

Did you see that hillslope in the background of the photo?

Yeah, it looks so beautiful, especially with the sunset.

I love how the light changes on the hillslope during the evening.

Absolutely! It makes everything look magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hillslope → The word is formed from "hill" (from Old English *hyll*, meaning a naturally raised area of land) and "slope" (from Old English *slope*, meaning a slant or incline). The term "hillslope" refers to the inclined surface of a hill.

Memory Tip

Imagine a raised area of land ('hill') that has a slant or incline ('slope') — that's what a hillslope is.

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