gradient

Meaning (English)

the degree of slope, or the rate at which something changes

Meaning (मराठी)

उतार, चढ-उताराचे प्रमाण

Used in a sentence

The steep gradient of the ghat section forced a speed restriction on freight trains.

घाट विभागातील तीव्र उतारामुळे मालगाड्यांवर वेगमर्यादा घालावी लागली.

Synonyms

slope, incline, rate of change

Antonyms

level, flat stretch