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slope vs abruptness

abruptness vs slope

slope and abruptness both are nouns.

slope is a verb but abruptness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slope Yes No Yes No
abruptness Yes No No No
As nouns, abruptness is a hyponym of slope; that is, abruptness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slope:
  • slope: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
  • abruptness: the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
Other hyponyms of slope include grade, pitch, rake, slant, precipitousness, steepness, gentleness, gradualness.
slope (noun) abruptness (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
an elevated geological formation the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
an abrupt discourteous manner
slope (verb) abruptness (verb)
be at an angle
Difference between slope and abruptness

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