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Definition of downslope

downslope

/ˈdaʊnˌsloʊp/
down · slope
Plural:downslopes
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downslope Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A downward slope or inclination of terrain, such as the descending side of a hill, ridge, or mountain.

Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the rocky downslope before reaching the sheltered meadow below."

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• adjective

1

Sloping, moving, or directed downward toward the base of a hill or mountain.

Example

"Strong downslope winds swept through the canyon and caused temperatures at the foothills to rise rapidly."

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• adverb

1

Down a slope; toward a lower elevation or the foot of an incline.

Example

"Heavy autumn rains caused loose soil and gravel to wash downslope into the valley stream."

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• Nearby Words

downsizer
downsizing
downslide
downslope
downspin
downspout
downstage

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downslope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downslope
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