gradient
noun
a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
“a five-degree gradient”
Synonymsslope
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Gradient meaning
What does “gradient” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“gradient” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension.