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- [grey-dee-uh nt]
- /ˈgreɪ di ənt/
- /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grey-dee-uh nt]
- /ˈgreɪ di ənt/
Definitions of gradient word
- noun gradient the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc. 1
- noun gradient an inclined surface; grade; ramp. 1
- noun gradient Physics. the rate of change with respect to distance of a variable quantity, as temperature or pressure, in the direction of maximum change. a curve representing such a rate of change. 1
- noun gradient Mathematics. a differential operator that, operating upon a function of several variables, results in a vector the coordinates of which are the partial derivatives of the function. Symbol: ∇. Abbreviation: grad. 1
- adjective gradient rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination. 1
- adjective gradient progressing by walking; stepping with the feet as animals do. 1
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Origin of gradient
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin gradient- (stem of gradiēns), present participle of gradī to walk, go, equivalent to grad- walk + -i- thematic vowel + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Gradient
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gradient popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gradient usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gradient
noun gradient
- acclivity — an upward slope, esp of the ground
- angle — An angle is the difference in direction between two lines or surfaces. Angles are measured in degrees.
- incline — to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.
- declivity — a downward slope, esp of the ground
- grade — a degree or step in a scale, as of rank, advancement, quality, value, or intensity: the best grade of paper.
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