Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

declivous

Adjective
/dɪˈklɪvəs/
Definition
Having a downward slope; inclined or sloping downwards.
Examples
  • The declivous terrain made hiking quite challenging.
  • He observed the declivous land in the distance, noting how it contrasted with the flat plains.
Meaning
The term ‘declivous’ is often used in geography and biology to describe surfaces or areas that slope downwards.
Synonyms
  • Sloping
  • Inclined
  • Descending
  • Declined