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gradient in Greek

gradient in Greek is εφαπτομένη, συντελεστής διεύθυνσης — gradient means the steepness or slope of a road, hill, or surface.

gradient in Greek

εφαπτομένη
noun
Pronounced: efaptomeni
(, calculus) A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ
συντελεστής διεύθυνσης
noun
Pronounced: sydelestis diefthynsis
(, calculus) A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ

What does "gradient" mean?

  1. noun The steepness or slope of a road, hill, or surface.
    "The mountain road has a steep gradient near the summit."
  2. noun A gradual, smooth transition between two colors or shades.
    "The app icon uses a blue-to-purple gradient background."
  3. noun The rate at which a quantity (such as temperature or pressure) changes over distance.
    "Scientists measured the temperature gradient across the lake."
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gradient in a sentence

  • The mountain road has a steep gradient near the summit.
  • The app icon uses a blue-to-purple gradient background.
  • Scientists measured the temperature gradient across the lake.

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What is "gradient" in Greek?

"gradient" in Greek is εφαπτομένη, συντελεστής διεύθυνσης. gradient means: The steepness or slope of a road, hill, or surface.

How do you pronounce εφαπτομένη?

"gradient" in Greek is εφαπτομένη, pronounced "efaptomeni".

How do you use "gradient" in a sentence?

Example: "The mountain road has a steep gradient near the summit." In Greek, "gradient" is εφαπτομένη, συντελεστής διεύθυνσης.

Are there other ways to say "gradient" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "gradient": εφαπτομένη, συντελεστής διεύθυνσης.

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