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Slope (English)

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Definition (keystage 3)

A general word for how steep a line or a curve is, i.e. how far away it is from horizontal. This is measured precisely by the line's gradient.

Relations

broader:: (en) Physical property
narrower:: (en) Gradient; (en) Inclination
references:: (en) Inclined
referenced:: (en) Clinometer; (en) maximum; (en) minimum

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