Declivitous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈklɪvɪtəs/

Definitions of declivitous

adjective A term used to describe a slope or incline that is steep or sloping downwards.

Example Sentences

A1 The path leading to the beach is declivitous, so be careful when walking down.

A2 The hikers struggled to climb the declivitous mountain, but they eventually made it to the top.

B1 The declivitous terrain made it challenging for the cyclists to pedal uphill.

B2 The declivitous slope of the ski slope provided an exhilarating challenge for advanced skiers.

C1 The declivitous cliffs of the canyon offered breathtaking views for those brave enough to hike along the edge.

C2 The declivitous descent of the roller coaster left riders with an adrenaline rush unlike any other.

Examples of declivitous in a Sentence

formal The declivitous slope made it difficult to climb the mountain.

informal The hill was so steep, it was almost declivitous.

slang I nearly wiped out trying to skateboard down that declivitous street.

figurative The company's profits took a declivitous turn after the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of declivitous

past tense

declivitoused

plural

declivitouses

comparative

more declivitous

superlative

most declivitous

present tense

declivitouses

future tense

will declivitous

perfect tense

have declivitoused

continuous tense

is declivitousing

singular

declivitous

positive degree

declivitous

infinitive

to declivitous

gerund

declivitousing

participle

declivitoused

Origin and Evolution of declivitous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'declivitous' originated from Latin, specifically from the Latin word 'declivis' meaning sloping downwards.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'declivitous' has maintained its original meaning of sloping downwards or being inclined, and is primarily used in technical or specialized contexts related to geography, geology, or architecture.