Steepened: meaning, definitions and examples
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steepened
[ ˈstiːpənd ]
past tense
Steepened is the past tense of the verb 'to steepen,' which means to make something steeper or to increase the slope of something. It can refer to both physical inclines, like hills, and abstract concepts, such as interest rates in economics.
Synonyms
augmented, increased, intensified.
Examples of usage
- The path steepened unexpectedly during our hike.
- As the terrain steepened, we had to slow our pace.
- The company steepened its price increases to match inflation.
- The mountain's slope steepened significantly as we approached the summit.
Translations
Translations of the word "steepened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inclinado
🇮🇳 तीव्रता बढ़ाना
🇩🇪 steil
🇮🇩 menanjak
🇺🇦 підвищений
🇵🇱 stromej
🇯🇵 急勾配の
🇫🇷 accentué
🇪🇸 empinado
🇹🇷 dikleşmiş
🇰🇷 가파른
🇸🇦 مائل
🇨🇿 strmý
🇸🇰 strmý
🇨🇳 陡峭的
🇸🇮 strm
🇮🇸 brattur
🇰🇿 крут
🇬🇪 მხარე
🇦🇿 dik
🇲🇽 empinado
Etymology
The word 'steepen' derives from the Old English 'styepan,' which means to make steep. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*staiwijan,' meaning to be high or steep. The term has evolved in usage to denote not just physical steepness but also metaphorical applications, particularly in contexts like finance or management. The suffix '-ed' indicates that it is in the past tense, used to describe actions completed in the past. Over time, the concept of steepness has become relevant in various fields including geography, economics, and even social contexts, where it can describe rising trends or increasing difficulties.