Looking for the meaning of the word GRADIENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GRADIENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gradient
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from grade, on the pattern of salient
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡreɪdɪənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an inclined part of a road or railway; a slope
Short Definition:inclined part of road or railway
Examples:- fail-safe brakes for use on steep gradients
Definition:
an increase or decrease in the magnitude of a property (e.g. temperature, pressure, or concentration) observed in passing from one point or moment to another.
Short Definition:increase or decrease in magnitude of property
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