gradient
UK/'greidiәnt/US
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Definitions
n.
The degree of steepness of a slope; a rate of change.
坡度；梯度；变化率。
n.
A smooth transition between colors or values.
（设计）渐变。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgrad (a step) + -ient = something that steps or rises by degrees. A road's gradient is how steeply it steps up; in math/physics a gradient is the rate of change; in design a gradient is a stepped blend of colors.
Root gress still carries 64 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.steep gradient陡峭的坡度
- 2.gentle gradient温和的坡度
- 3.temperature gradient温度梯度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The road has a steep gradient near the summit.
- 2.
The designer used a blue-to-purple gradient for the banner.