"Gradient" is a word in ENGLISH

gradient ENGLISH
Definition:

The rate of regular or graded ascent or descent in a
road; grade.

gradient ENGLISH
Definition:

Adapted for walking, as the feet of certain birds.

gradient ENGLISH
Definition:

Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata.

gradient ENGLISH
Definition:

Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination;
as, the gradient line of a railroad.

gradient ENGLISH
Definition:

The rate of increase or decrease of a variable magnitude,
or the curve which represents it; as, a thermometric gradient.

gradient ENGLISH
Definition:

A part of a road which slopes upward or downward; a
portion of a way not level; a grade.

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clivity ENGLISH

Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient.

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grade ENGLISH

A graded ascending, descending, or level portion of a road; a gradient.

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grade ENGLISH

The rate of ascent or descent; gradient; deviation from a level surface to an inclined plane; -- usually stated as …

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incline ENGLISH

An inclined plane; an ascent o/ descent; a grade or gradient; a slope.

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steep ENGLISH

Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line …

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