slope.
A surface that either inclines or declines in a regular manner from the perspective of an observer.
Meaning & usage
A surface that either inclines or declines in a regular manner from the perspective of an observer.
the slope
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
I had to climb a small slope to get to the site.
a steep slope
The degree to which a surface tends upward or downward.
The road has a very sharp downward slope at that point.
The ratio of the vertical and horizontal distances between two points lying on the line.
The slope of this line is 0.5
The slope of the line tangent to the curve at the given point.
The slope of a parabola increases linearly with x.
The angle a roof surface makes with the horizontal, expressed as a ratio of the units of vertical rise to the units of horizontal length (sometimes referred to as run).
The slope of an asphalt shingle roof system should be 4:12 or greater.
a concept or idea which suggests a type of oblique or accelerating progression
The habit of lying can quickly become a slippery slope.
An East or Southeast Asian person, especially one that is Chinese.
A hasty departure.
Where this word comes from
From aslope (adjective, adverb).
To tend steadily upward or downward.
The road slopes sharply down at that point.
To form with a slope; to give an oblique or slanting direction to; to incline or slant.
to slope the ground in a garden; to slope a piece of cloth in cutting a garment
To try to move surreptitiously.
I sloped in through the back door, hoping my boss wouldn't see me.
To hold a rifle at a slope with forearm perpendicular to the body in front holding the butt, the rifle resting on the shoulder.
The order was given to "slope arms".
Where this word comes from
From aslope (adjective, adverb).
Sloping.
Where this word comes from
From aslope (adjective, adverb).
slopingly
Where this word comes from
From aslope (adjective, adverb).
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