clivity

clivity
† ˈclivity Obs. rare—0.
[f. the common element of acclivity, declivity: cf. L. clīvus slope, hill.]
An inclination; an ascent or descent.
Worcester cites Tanner.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Clivity — Cliv i*ty, n.; pl. {Clivities}. [L. clivus hill.] Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient. [R.] [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Clivities — Clivity Cliv i*ty, n.; pl. {Clivities}. [L. clivus hill.] Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient. [R.] [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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