declivitous

declivitous
declivitously, adv.
/di kliv"i teuhs/, adj.
having a somewhat steep downward slope.
[1790-1800; DECLIVIT(Y) + -OUS]

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  • declivitous — adjective Date: 1799 moderately steep …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • declivitous — de•cliv•i•tous [[t]dɪˈklɪv ɪ təs[/t]] adj. gel geo having a somewhat steep downward slope • Etymology: 1790–1800 de•cliv′i•tous•ly, adv …   From formal English to slang

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