Definition of Declivity
De`cliv´i`ty
n.
1.
Deviation
from
a
horizontal
line
;
gradual
descent
of
surface
;
inclination
downward
;
slope
; -
opposed
to
acclivity
,
or
ascent
;
the
same
slope
,
considered
as
descending
,
being
a
declivity
,
which
,
considered
as
ascending
,
is
an
acclivity
.
2.
A
descending
surface
;
a
sloping
place
.
Commodious
declivities
and
channels
for
the
passage
of
the
waters
.
- Derham.
Related Words
declension
,
declination
,
decline
,
descent
,
downhill
,
downslope
,
fall
,
incline
,
side
,
slope
,
steep
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