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downgradient en · ADJ

Etymology

From down- + gradient.

Meanings

1. A position down along a gradient from a starting position.
2. a location that receives groundwater from another location; similar to downstream.
   • Monitoring wells are installed downgradient of a contamination source to detect a contaminant plume.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most downgradient	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more downgradient	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

Antonyms

upgradient

downgradient en · ADV

Etymology

From down- + gradient.

Meanings

1. The direction along a gradient.
2. a direction that groundwater flows toward.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more downgradient	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most downgradient	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

Antonyms

upgradient