acclivity vs downslope

acclivity

noun
  • A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent. 

downslope

noun
  • a descent or declivity 

adv
  • down a slope 

adj
  • in a direction down a slope 

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