gradient

Meanings

• Noun

  A smooth continuous change or transition from one state, value, or condition to another.

  - "The gradient of the mountain is steep and treacherous."
  - "The gradient of the graph shows the rate of change of the function."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

angular , coefficient , slope , hill , incline , ramp , slope

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Variants

List of all variants of gradient that leads to same result
gradient , gradients

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Etymology

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From Old French gradat, gradus, a step, from gradus, a grade, step; akin to Latin gradus, a step.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gradient' is also used in meteorology to describe the rate of change of atmospheric variables, such as temperature or pressure, with respect to distance.

2. The word 'gradient' comes from the Latin word 'gradus', which means 'step'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slope: Gradient is related to the concept of slope, which measures the steepness or incline of a line or surface.

2. Differentiation: In mathematics, gradient is used in the process of differentiation to find the rate of change of a function.

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Culture

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In literature, gradient is often used metaphorically to describe the progression of a story or the development of a character. In art, it can refer to the gradual change in color or tone in a painting.

How to Memorize "gradient"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain with a steep gradient. Visualize the change in elevation as you move up the mountain.

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   - Associate the word gradient with the idea of a smooth transition or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word gradient by associating it with the word 'gradual' and the idea of a gradual change.

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