The difference between Inclination and Steepness

When used as nouns, inclination means a physical tilt or bend, whereas steepness means the state or quality of being steep.


check bellow for the other definitions of Inclination and Steepness

  1. Inclination as a noun:

    A physical tilt or bend.

  2. Inclination as a noun:

    A slant or slope.

  3. Inclination as a noun:

    A mental tendency.

  4. Inclination as a noun (geometry):

    The angle of intersection of a reference plane

    Examples:

    "The astronomer calculated the inclination of the equator or [[ecliptic]] of Earth and the [[orbital]] planes of each visible [[heavenly body]]."

    "Artillery must take account of a weapon's precise inclination."

  5. Inclination as a noun (obsolete):

    A person or thing loved or admired.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Sir W. Temple <blockquote>“''Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.''” — [[w:John_Adams John Adams]]</blockquote>"

  1. Steepness as a noun (uncountable):

    The state or quality of being steep.

    Examples:

    "The steepness of the hill caused the accident."

  2. Steepness as a noun (countable):

    The result or product of being steep.

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