Steepness
Pronunciation: /ˈstiːpnəs/
Steepness (noun)
- How much a surface rises or falls over a short distance, making it hard to climb or descend.
- How quickly something becomes larger or smaller, shown by a fast change over time or distance.
- A large increase in price or cost, especially when it happens quickly.
Examples
- The steepness of the hill made walking difficult.
- I noticed the steepness when I looked at the path.