noun
- upward slopes or inclines
Usage: formal; plural of acclivity
Examples
- The hikers struggled up the steep acclivities of the mountain trail.
- The road’s gentle acclivities made the drive pleasant and scenic.
- Engineers studied the acclivities to determine the best route for the railway.
- The golf course featured challenging acclivities that tested players’ skills.
- Ancient terraces were built on the acclivities to prevent soil erosion.
- The survey mapped all significant acclivities in the proposed development area.