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Clivity

Clivity \Cliv"i*ty\, n.; pl. Clivities. [L. clivus hill.] Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient. [R.] [1913 Webster] ||

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clivity

n. inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient

Usage examples of "clivity".

Nepe's choices evinced a pro -- clivity for naughtiness that would have distressed her mother.