steep
adjective
having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.
steepness
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a word derived from
steep.
Example Sentences
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Either the XLF simply isn’t reflecting the change in steepness yet, or something else is happening in the marketplace.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Caltrans teams have been working to clear and stabilize the area for months, but Drabinski said it has been particularly challenging because of the slope’s height and steepness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
It is a very high silt-yielding river given the steepness of the mountains it flows through and the force it has, allowing it to carve off so much rock and soil on its way.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024
The researchers found a link between the size of boulders in the rivers and the steepness of the rivers.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2023
There were a couple of miserable wet soldiers manning the gun emplacements, who waved and shouted as the girls on their bicycles came barreling past, brakes screeching with the steepness of the descent.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
