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- [steep]
- /stip/
- /ˈstiːpnəs/
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- [steep]
- /stip/
Definitions of steepness word
- adjective steepness having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc. 1
- adjective steepness (of a price or amount) unduly high; exorbitant: Those prices are too steep for me. 1
- adjective steepness extreme or incredible, as a statement or story. 1
- adjective steepness high or lofty. 1
- noun steepness a steep place; declivity, as of a hill. 1
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Origin of steepness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English stepe (adj.), Old English stēap; akin to stoop1
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Parts of speech for Steepness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
steepness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
steepness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steepness
noun steepness
- abruptness — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- deflection — The deflection of something means making it change direction.
- diagonal — A diagonal line or movement goes in a sloping direction, for example, from one corner of a square across to the opposite corner.
- inclination — a disposition or bent, especially of the mind or will; a liking or preference: Much against his inclination, he was forced to resign.
- lean — to incline or bend from a vertical position: She leaned out the window.
Antonyms for steepness
noun steepness
- level — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
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