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incline vs acclivity

acclivity vs incline

incline and acclivity both are nouns.

incline is a verb but acclivity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incline Yes No Yes No
acclivity Yes No No No
As nouns, acclivity is a hyponym of incline; that is, acclivity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
  • acclivity: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
incline (noun) acclivity (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
an elevated geological formation
incline (verb) acclivity (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 incline and acclivity

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