Vocabulary Spotlight
Acclivity
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: चढ़ाई (chadhai) – An upward slope or incline, especially on a hill or mountain.
Pronunciation
[uh-kliv-i-tee]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Rise – चढ़ाई (chadhai)
Related Words
Hill – पहाड़ी (pahaadi)
Word Origin
“Acclivity” Latin se aaya hai “acclivitas” se, jo “steep slope” ka matlab deta hai. Yeh English mein 17th century mein introduce hua tha.
Word Family
Noun: Acclivity – चढ़ाई (chadhai)
Adjective: Acclivous – ऊँचाई वाला (oonchai wala)
Usage Examples
1. Raaste mein ek acchaasa acclivity tha jo pahad tak le ja raha tha.
– There was a nice acclivity on the path leading up the mountain.
2. Cycle chalanewalon ke liye ye acclivity thoda mushkil tha.
– This acclivity was a bit challenging for the cyclists.
Cultural Note
Bharat ke pahadi ilako mein, logon ko acclivities par chalne ki aadat ho jati hai. Yahaan ke gaon aur shahar kai baar unchai par hote hain.
In Context
“Acclivity” shabd ka use aksar hiking, trekking aur natural landscapes ke description mein hota hai, jahan pe log unchaiyon par chadhte hain.