steepness

[US]/'sti:pnis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the quality of being steep or unreasonable

Example Sentences

It is showed that magnetic rings of amorphous material on a conductor can notably increase its inductance and make effective suppression on the steepness of the vacuum restriking overvoltage.

The steepness of the mountain made it difficult to climb.

The steepness of the learning curve for this new software is challenging.

The steepness of the price increase surprised many customers.

The steepness of the hill caused the car to struggle on the incline.

The steepness of the stairs made it exhausting to climb to the top floor.

The steepness of the competition in the market requires innovative strategies.

The steepness of the financial requirements deterred many potential investors.

The steepness of the learning curve can be intimidating for beginners.

The steepness of the price hike led to a decrease in sales.

The steepness of the hill made it a challenging hike for the group.

Real-world Examples

You will experience its steepness when you climb up Taishan.

Source: Hello, China.

The slope of the volcano was in many places of great steepness.

Source: The Journey to the Heart of the Earth

My uncle, however, was not to be daunted, and he clapped his hands at the steepness of the descent.

Source: The Journey to the Heart of the Earth

Had a rather difficult walk and creep across an immense snow and ice cliff which gradually increased in steepness as I advanced until it was almost impassable.

Source: Summer walks through the mountains.

It is not attracted by the pleasantness of the valley, as a sheep or cow might be, but propelled by the steepness of the hill at the place where it is.

Source: Analysis of the Heart (Part 1)

At first the height and steepness of the crag frightened them, but presently they noticed that there was an easier way up on the left and that the road wound up towards it.

Source: 06 The Silver Chair

The steepness increased, but these stone steps allowed us to rise with facility, and even with such rapidity that, having rested for a moment while my companions continued their ascent, I perceived them already reduced by distance to microscopic dimensions.

Source: The Journey to the Heart of the Earth

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