Definition of STEEPNESS

steepness

Plural: steepnesses

Noun

  • the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
  • The state or quality of being steep.
  • The result or product of being steep.

Examples

  • The steepness of the hill caused the accident.

Origin / Etymology

From steep + -ness.

Antonyms

gradualness

Scrabble Score: 11

steepness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
steepness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
steepness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

steepness: valid Words With Friends Word