Steepness

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːpnəs/

Steepness (noun)

  1. How much a surface rises or falls over a short distance, making it hard to climb or descend.
  2. How quickly something becomes larger or smaller, shown by a fast change over time or distance.
  3. 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.