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acclivitous

ac·cliv·i·ty
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kliv-i-tee]
    • /əˈklɪv ɪ ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kliv-i-tee]
    • /əˈklɪv ɪ ti/

Definitions of acclivitous word

  • noun plural acclivitous an upward slope, as of ground; an ascent (opposed to declivity). 1
  • noun acclivitous Acclivous - I. Taylor. 1

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Origin of acclivitous

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin acclīvitās, equivalent to acclīv(is) steep (ac- ac- + -clīvis, adj. derivative of clīvus slope) + -itās -ity

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Parts of speech for Acclivitous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

acclivitous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

acclivitous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for acclivitous

noun acclivitous

  • rising — advancing, ascending, or mounting: rising smoke.

adverb acclivitous

  • uphill — up or as if up the slope of a hill or other incline; upward: The soldiers marched uphill. Water does not run uphill without assistance.

Top questions with acclivitous

  • what does acclivitous mean?

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