Gradient

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/

Definitions of gradient

noun a slope or inclination, especially of a road or track

Example Sentences

A1 The gradient of the hill was too steep for me to climb.

A2 She studied the gradient of the graph to understand its slope.

B1 The artist used different colors to create a beautiful gradient in the painting.

B2 The gradient of the temperature change was gradual over the course of the day.

C1 The engineer calculated the gradient of the road to ensure it met safety standards.

C2 The photographer captured the stunning gradient of colors in the sunset.

adjective having a slope or incline

Example Sentences

A1 The gradient color scheme of the painting is very appealing.

A2 She chose a gradient background for her presentation slides.

B1 The website design features a subtle gradient effect in the header.

B2 The gradient shading on the map helps to indicate elevation changes.

C1 The artist skillfully blended different colors to create a seamless gradient.

C2 The gradient of the graph shows a steady increase over time.

Grammatical Forms of gradient

• past tense: gradients
• plural: gradients
• comparative: more gradient
• superlative: most gradient
• present tense: gradient
• future tense: will gradient
• perfect tense: have gradient
• continuous tense: is gradienting
• singular: gradient
• positive degree: gradient
• infinitive: to gradient
• gerund: gradienting
• participle: gradiented

Origin and Evolution of gradient

First Known Use: 1659 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gradient' originated from the Latin word 'gradus', meaning step or degree.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to describe the rate of change of a function, the term 'gradient' has evolved to be used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and geography to represent the slope or incline of a surface.