declivity

dɪˈklɪvɪti
declivities
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Translation of declivity from English into German

Noun

1.

geography

Rare
downward slope or inclination
Rare
  • The declivity of the hill made it difficult to climb..Der Abhang des Hügels machte es schwierig zu klettern.
2.

insect

TECH.
inward curve of an insect's exoskeleton
TECH.
  • The beetle's declivity was noticeable between its segments.Die Krümmung des Käfers war zwischen seinen Segmenten deutlich zu sehen.
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  • declivity: downward slope or inclination
    (geography) Abhang

Synonyms and analogies of declivity in English

Examples of declivity in a sentence

  • The declivity was perfect for sledding.
  • The declivity was crucial for the insect's movement.
  • Researchers studied the declivity under a microscope.

Translations of "declivity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derAbhangnm.

Their house sat at the top of a gentle declivity, providing a panoramic view.

Ihr Haus stand oben auf einem sanften Abhang und bot eine Panoramaansicht.

The old trail followed the natural declivity, revealing stunning scenery at every turn.

Der alte Pfad folgte dem natürlichen Abhang und enthüllte bei jeder Biegung atemberaubende Landschaften.

dieAbwärtsneigungnf.

Children enjoyed playing on the small declivity behind their house.

Die Kinder spielten gerne auf der kleinen Abwärtsneigung hinter ihrem Haus.

Climbing the declivity was challenging, but the view made it worthwhile.

Das Erklimmen der Abwärtsneigung war herausfordernd, aber die Aussicht lohnte sich.

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Other translations for declivity:

  • Abdachungn.
  • Gefällenn.
  • Abschüssigkeitnf.
  • Vertiefungnf.

declivity: Examples and translations in context

Locals warned us about the slippery declivity after the rain, urging caution.

Die Einheimischen warnten uns vor dem rutschigen Abhang nach dem Regen und forderten zur Vorsicht auf.

The mountain bike race included a tricky declivity that tested the riders' skills.

Das Mountainbike-Rennen beinhaltete einen kniffligen Abhang, der die Fähigkeiten der Fahrer testete.

She preferred walking on flat terrain rather than dealing with another steep declivity.

Sie ging lieber auf flachem Terrain, als sich mit einem weiteren steilen Abhang auseinanderzusetzen.

The runner lost his footing on the declivity during the final stretch of the race.

Der Läufer verlor den Halt auf dem Abhang während des letzten Abschnitts des Rennens.

The declivity made the trail challenging, but the view from the top was worth it.

Der Abhang machte den Pfad anspruchsvoll, aber der Ausblick von oben lohnte sich.

The landscaping included a gentle declivity, creating a natural flow in the garden.

Die Landschaftsgestaltung umfasste einen sanften Abhang, der einen natürlichen Fluss im Garten erzeugte.

Children love to play on the declivity behind their house, rolling down the grassy slope.

Kinder lieben es, auf dem Abhang hinter ihrem Haus zu spielen und den grasbewachsenen Hang hinunterzurollen.

As they reached the park, they noticed the declivity leading to the lake.

Als sie den Park erreichten, bemerkten sie den Abhang, der zum See führte.

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