gradient

noun
UK: /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
US: /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/

  1. A slope or degree of inclination.

    1. The road has a steep gradient.
    2. The gradual gradient of the hill made it easy to climb, even for beginners.

  2. A gradual change in something.

    1. There is a gradient of color in the sky.
    2. The subtle gradient in temperature was noticeable as we approached the coast.

  3. In mathematics, a vector field that represents the rate and direction of the greatest change of a scalar field.

    1. The gradient of the function points in the direction of the steepest ascent.
    2. Calculating the gradient is essential for optimization problems in machine learning.

Synonyms

slope ramp degree incline slant gradation progression
gradient adjective

  1. Changing gradually.

    1. The paint had a gradient effect.
    2. The gradient shading on the artwork gives it a three-dimensional appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gradient" in English means: A slope or degree of inclination., A gradual change in something., In mathematics, a vector field that represents the rate and direction of the greatest change of a scalar field..

The phonetic transcription of "gradient" is /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/ in British English and /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gradient": slope, ramp, degree, incline, slant, gradation, progression.

Example usage of "gradient": "The road has a steep gradient.". More examples on the page.