Slope

Pronunciation

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Noun

A big slope with snow on it, with many people using it to ski.

The slope of the line is the length $\mathrm{\Delta }y$ divided by the length $\mathrm{\Delta }x$.

1. A slope is one side of a hill.

   We will have to climb up this slope to get to the top of the hill.

2. Template:Mathematics The slope of a line is how far up it goes divided by how far along it goes. Template:Synonyms
3. Template:Vulgar A slope is an extremely offensive word for an Asian.

Verb

1. If something slopes, it goes either up or down.

   The hill slopes down at this point.