Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

steep-curve

Noun

/stiːp kɜrv/

Definition

A curve that rises or falls sharply, rather than gradually, making it seem steep.

Examples

The steep-curve of the mountain made the hike quite challenging.
In economics, a steep-curve may depict significant changes in demand.
The steep-curve in the temperature graph indicated a sudden rise during the heatwave.

Meaning

Refers to a situation or a graph that shows a dramatic increase or decrease in a variable over a short distance, often indicating a fast change in value.