steepest

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  The point on a curve where the gradient is maximum or minimum.

  - "The steepest part of the mountain is a challenge for hikers."
  - "The steepest gradient on this curve is at x = 3."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with steepest
deep , keep , peep , reap , seep

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Variants

List of all variants of steepest that leads to same result
steep , steeper , steepest , steepish , steeply , steepness , steepnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English stēop 'high, lofty, steep' or Middle English stepen 'to step'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'steepest' is often used to describe the most challenging or difficult part of a situation.

2. The steepest street in the world is Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand, with a gradient of 35%.

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Related Concepts

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1. gradient: The rate of change of a function with respect to its variable.

2. curve: A smooth, continuous function of one variable, usually represented graphically.

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Culture

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In literature, 'steepest' is often used metaphorically to describe the greatest degree or intensity of something, such as in the phrase 'the steepest learning curve'.

How to Memorize "steepest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a steep mountain or a steeple to remember the meaning of steepest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'steepest' with the idea of maximum or minimum gradient.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stoops To Help Every Person Excel' to remember the meaning of steepest.

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