Acclivitous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈklɪvɪtəs/

Definitions of acclivitous

adjective having an upward slope; ascending

Example Sentences

A1 The path up the hill was acclivitous, making it difficult for the children to climb.

A2 She struggled to walk up the acclivitous slope with her heavy backpack.

B1 The acclivitous terrain required hikers to use trekking poles for stability.

B2 The acclivitous road to the summit offered stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

C1 The acclivitous nature of the mountain made it a challenging but rewarding climb for experienced hikers.

C2 The acclivitous ascent to the peak tested the climbers' endurance and determination.

Examples of acclivitous in a Sentence

formal The hikers struggled to climb the acclivitous mountain slope.

informal That hill is so steep, it's practically acclivitous!

slang I can't believe we have to hike up this acclivitous trail.

figurative The company's profits have been on an acclivitous trajectory.

Grammatical Forms of acclivitous

past tense

acclivited

plural

acclivitouses

comparative

more acclivitous

superlative

most acclivitous

present tense

acclivits

future tense

will acclivit

perfect tense

have acclivited

continuous tense

is accliviting

singular

acclivitous

positive degree

acclivitous

infinitive

to acclivit

gerund

accliviting

participle

accliviting

Origin and Evolution of acclivitous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acclivitous' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'acclivis' meaning sloping upwards.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acclivitous' has retained its original meaning of sloping upwards, often used in geographical contexts to describe steep inclines or slopes.