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Gradient Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Gradient? [n] the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; "a five-degree gradient" [n] a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension Synonyms \| Synonyms for Gradient: slope Related Terms \| Find terms related to Gradient: bank \| bevel \| bezel \| chute \| easy slope \| fleam \| gentle slope \| glacis \| grade \| hanging gardens \| helicline \| hillside \| inclination \| incline \| inclined plane \| launching ramp \| lean \| leaning \| pitch \| ramp \| rise \| rising \| scarp \| shelving beach \| side \| slant \| slope \| steep slope \| stiff climb \| talus \| tilt \| uprise \| uprising \| vertical height See Also \| abruptness \| change \| gentleness \| grade \| gradualness \| gravity gradient \| pitch \| position \| precipitousness \| rake \| slant \| spatial relation \| steepness \| temperature gradient Gradient In Webster's Dictionary \Gra"dient\, a. [L. gradiens, p. pr. of gradi to step, to go. See {Grade}.] 1. Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata. --Wilkins. 2. Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination; as, the gradient line of a railroad. 3. Adapted for walking, as the feet of certain birds. \Gra"dient\, n. 1. The rate of regular or graded ascent or descent in a road; grade. 2. A part of a road which slopes upward or downward; a portion of a way not level; a grade. 3. The rate of increase or decrease of a variable magnitude, or the curve which represents it; as, a thermometric gradient. {Gradient post}, a post or stake indicating by its height or by marks on it the grade of a railroad, highway, or embankment, etc., at that spot.

Gradient Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Gradient?

[n] the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; "a five-degree gradient"
[n] a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension

Synonyms | Synonyms for Gradient: slope

Gradient In Webster's Dictionary

\Gra"di*ent\, a. [L. gradiens, p. pr. of gradi to step,
to go. See {Grade}.]
1. Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata.
   --Wilkins.

2. Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination;
   as, the gradient line of a railroad.

3. Adapted for walking, as the feet of certain birds.


\Gra"di*ent\, n.
1. The rate of regular or graded ascent or descent in a road;
   grade.

2. A part of a road which slopes upward or downward; a
   portion of a way not level; a grade.

3. The rate of increase or decrease of a variable magnitude,
   or the curve which represents it; as, a thermometric
   gradient.



{Gradient post}, a post or stake indicating by its height or
   by marks on it the grade of a railroad, highway, or
   embankment, etc., at that spot.

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