steep gradient

collocation in English

meaningsofsteepandgradient

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withgradient.
steep
adjective
uk
/stiːp/us
/stiːp/
(of a slope) rising or falling at a ...
See more atsteep
gradient
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/us
/ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
how steep a ...
See more atgradient

(Definition ofsteepandgradientfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsteep gradient

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
The profile shows asteepgradientat the edge and a good flat top in the center of the jet.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Therefore, the density next to ablation surface has asteepgradient.
From theCambridge English Corpus
We used such asteepgradientso that the relatively large critical temperature difference across the slot could be measured with greater accuracy.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The synchrony of many fires across the study area was somewhat surprising, given thesteepgradientin moisture and the rugged topography.
From theCambridge English Corpus
There may be ecological mechanism(s) that could produce such asteepgradientin species richness that do not directly involve land crabs.
From theCambridge English Corpus
There is asteepgradientof dose across the plan and the hot spot is 113%.
From theCambridge English Corpus
It runs in part through a deep gulley, where it will have a verysteepgradient.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is a particularlysteepgradientat one point.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Some trains need three locomotives to climb asteepgradient.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
They are few in number, generally of bad alignment, and have long sections ofsteepgradient.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The shape of the assessment scale, however, remains the same, with a verysteepgradientonce income levels rise above the national average.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is a huge escalator effect, or, as it was elegantly put earlier, thesteepgradienton the economic curve kicks in at that minimum wage range.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
He said the gradient would be an obstacle in the case of this bridge, and that it made no difference to the horse how soon asteepgradientis lightened.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Somebody will probably say that there are difficulties in the way of making a bridge at this particular point unless the condition of asteepgradientis admitted.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I must also point out the damage to the environment, with thesteepgradientand constant gear changes there is an unacceptable level of lead in the atmosphere.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Asteepgradientindicates low evenness as the high ranking species have much higher abundances than the low ranking species.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The river's heavy flow and its relativelysteepgradientgives it tremendous potential for the generation of electricity.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Once a stream has begun to cut back, the erosion is sped up by thesteepgradientthe water is flowing down.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Climbing lanes are also provided at certain sections withsteepgradient, to assist slow moving vehicles.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofsteep
Go to the definition ofgradient
See other collocations withgradient