Definition of Gradient
Gradient
gra·di·ent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the rate of steady or graded change, ascent or descent;
e.g. The electron concentration gradient drives diffusion
(noun)
a location in which the ground has a negative slope;
e.g. The steep gradient of the road makes it unsafe to drive there.
(noun)
the degree of inclination;
e.g. As the gradient of the road increases, it gets harder to drive up.
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