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gradient

Pronunciation: [ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt]

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Learn how to use gradient in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a measure of how steep something is or how fast it changes. You can think of it like a hill. If the hill is very steep, the gradient is large; if it’s gentle, the gradient is small.

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The gradient of the hill made it easier for the bikes to go faster.

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The road had a flat gradient, so it was boring to ride on.

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What is the gradient of the mountain we are climbing?

Context: “color and art”

(noun) a smooth change from one color to another. Imagine a rainbow where the colors blend together without a clear line separating them.

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The artist used a lovely gradient in the painting to show the sunset.

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The gradient in that design is too abrupt, making it look unnatural.

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Can you create a gradient that goes from blue to green?

Context: “physics”

(noun) a difference in a certain quality, such as temperature or pressure, over a distance. It shows how much something changes as you move from one place to another.

Example

There was a noticeable temperature gradient as we moved from the sun to the shade.

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There wasn't a gradient in pressure, so the weather stayed the same.

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Is there a gradient in humidity between the two rooms?

How to pronounce gradient

Pronunciation: [ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt]

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