Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downslope
Adverb / Noun
/ˈdaʊnˌsloʊp/
Definition
Moving or situated on a slope that descends downward.
Examples
- The hikers made their way downslope, careful not to lose their footing.
- As the river flows downslope, it carves out a path through the rocks.
- The snow slid downslope, picking up speed as it went.
Meaning
The term ‘downslope’ refers to the direction or position of a slope that goes downwards. It is often used to describe terrain, movement, or processes that occur as one moves from a higher elevation to a lower elevation.
Synonyms
- downhill
- sloping down
- declining
