Definitions and Examples of declivity, descent, downgrade
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A downward slope or gradient.
Example
The hikers had to be careful while descending the steep declivity.
The act or process of moving downwards from a higher position.
Example
The airplane started its descent towards the airport runway.
A downward slope or decline in quality, rank, or value.
Example
The company's profits took a downgrade due to the pandemic's impact on the economy.
Key Differences: declivity vs descent vs downgrade
- 1Declivity refers to the slope or gradient of a surface that goes downwards.
- 2Descent describes the act of moving downwards from a higher position.
- 3Downgrade denotes a decline in quality, rank, or value.
Effective Usage of declivity, descent, downgrade
- 1Outdoor Activities: Use acclivities and declivity while hiking, trekking, or climbing mountains.
- 2Aviation: Use descent to describe the airplane's movement towards the runway during landing.
- 3Business: Use downgrade to describe a decline in the company's profits, stock prices, or market share.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of acclivities are declivity, descent, and downgrade. These words describe the opposite direction or slope of a hill, mountain, or any elevated surface. Use these words in outdoor activities, aviation, and business contexts to convey the appropriate meaning.
