Noun
/əˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/
Acclivity refers to a slope or incline, particularly an upward slope. It is often used in geographical, botanical, or even metaphorical contexts to describe an increase in elevation or difficulty.
Frequency of Use: The term is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation and is more frequently encountered in written contexts, particularly in descriptive writing or academic literature.
The hikers struggled to ascend the acclivity as the sun began to set.
Los excursionistas lucharon por ascender la aclividad mientras el sol comenzaba a ponerse.
The acclivity of the hill made the jogger's workout more challenging.
La aclividad de la colina hizo que el entrenamiento del corredor fuera más desafiante.
Farmers often choose flat land over acclivities for agriculture, as it is easier to cultivate.
Los agricultores a menudo eligen tierras planas sobre las aclividades para la agricultura, ya que es más fácil cultivarlas.
Though "acclivity" does not commonly appear in English idiomatic expressions, it can be associated with discussions of challenges or progress through metaphorical slopes:
Climb the acclivity of success
To reach the peak of one's career often feels like climbing the acclivity of success.
Alcanzar la cima de la carrera de uno a menudo se siente como escalar la aclividad del éxito.
Face the acclivity of challenges
To achieve your goals, you must be willing to face the acclivity of challenges head-on.
Para alcanzar tus metas, debes estar dispuesto a enfrentar la aclividad de los desafíos de frente.
Navigating the acclivity of life
Navigating the acclivity of life requires resilience and determination.
Navegar por la aclividad de la vida requiere resiliencia y determinación.
The term "acclivity" comes from the Latin word acclivis, which means "sloping upwards," comprising the prefix "ad-" (toward) and clivus (slope). It entered English in the early 17th century.
Synonyms: slope, incline, hill, ascent
Antonyms: declivity, descent, decline, drop