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declivity vs incline

incline vs declivity

declivity and incline both are nouns.

declivity is not a verb while incline is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
declivity Yes No No No
incline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, incline is a hypernym of declivity; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than declivity:
  • declivity: a downward slope or bend
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
Other hypernyms of declivity include side, slope.
declivity (noun) incline (noun)
a downward slope or bend an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation
declivity (verb) incline (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
feel favorably disposed or willing
be at an angle
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Difference between declivity and incline

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