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sloped

 

[ sloสŠpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing surface

Sloped refers to a surface that is inclined or has a gradient. It can be used to describe anything from a hillside to a roof. The angle of the slope can vary, affecting how steep or gentle the incline appears.

Synonyms

gradient, inclined, slanted, tilted

Examples of usage

  • The sloped roof allowed for better drainage of rain.
  • We took a walk down the sloped path in the park.
  • The house is built on a sloped lot, which offers great views.
  • Be careful when walking on the sloped terrain.
  • The sloped driveway makes it easier for cars to enter.

Translations

Translations of the word "sloped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เฅ€ เคนเฅเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geneigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พๆ–œใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์‚ฌ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyilli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinada

Etymology

The term 'sloped' is derived from the Old English word 'slope', which has its roots in Middle Dutch 'slope' and Old Norse 'sloppa', meaning to slide or fall. The original sense indicated a surface that is not parallel or perpendicular to a horizontal plane, showing an inclination. Over time, 'slope' evolved in English to describe not just physical inclines but also became relevant in mathematics and geography to represent gradients. The adjective 'sloped' emerged to describe surfaces that exhibit this characteristic. Its usage has been adopted across various fields, including architecture, engineering, and natural sciences, reflecting the adaptation and evolution of language to describe varying contexts of incline.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,415, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.