Pronunciation: /dɪˈklɪvəti/
noun a downward slope or bend
A1 The path down the hill had a gentle declivity.
A2 The children rolled down the declivity, laughing all the way.
B1 The hikers struggled to climb up the steep declivity.
B2 The geologist studied the declivity of the mountain to understand its formation.
C1 The architect carefully planned the building's foundation to account for the declivity of the land.
C2 The expert mountaineer navigated the treacherous declivity with ease, showcasing years of experience.
adjective relating to a downward slope or bend
A1 The declivity path was easy to walk down.
A2 The declivity terrain made it challenging to climb up.
B1 The declivity slope required careful navigation to avoid slipping.
B2 The declivity of the mountain was steep, but the hikers managed to descend safely.
C1 The declivity of the hillside provided a stunning view of the valley below.
C2 The declivity of the landscape created a sense of adventure for the experienced climbers.
formal The hikers cautiously made their way down the steep declivity.
informal We had to be careful going down that steep hill.
slang We had to watch our step going down that big slope.
figurative The company's profits took a sharp declivity after the scandal was exposed.
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