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escarpment vs incline

incline vs escarpment

escarpment and incline both are nouns.

escarpment is not a verb while incline is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
escarpment Yes No No No
incline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, incline is a hypernym of escarpment; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than escarpment:
  • escarpment: a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
Other hypernyms of escarpment include side, slope.
escarpment (noun) incline (noun)
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification an inclined surface connecting two levels
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion an elevated geological formation
escarpment (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 escarpment and incline

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