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incline vs declivity

declivity vs incline

incline and declivity both are nouns.

incline is a verb but declivity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incline Yes No Yes No
declivity Yes No No No
As nouns, declivity is a hyponym of incline; that is, declivity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
  • declivity: a downward slope or bend
incline (noun) declivity (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels a downward slope or bend
an elevated geological formation
incline (verb) declivity (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 declivity

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