Definition of Gradient

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Gradient

Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata.

Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination; as, the gradient line of a railroad.

Adapted for walking, as the feet of certain birds.

The rate of regular or graded ascent or descent in a road; grade.

A part of a road which slopes upward or downward; a portion of a way not level; a grade.

The rate of increase or decrease of a variable magnitude, or the curve which represents it; as, a thermometric gradient.

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Gradient Translations

gradient in French is gradients, gradient
gradient in German is Steigung, Steigung
gradient in Norwegian is stigningsgrad
gradient in Spanish is gradiente
gradient in Swedish is stigning

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