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(uncountable) The state or quality of being steep. / (countable) The result or product of being steep.

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steepness

Source Word

steepness

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable) The state or quality of being steep. / (countable) The result or product of being steep.

Japanese Meaning

急な傾斜や急勾配である状態、性質 / 急な傾斜によって生じる結果や現象

Before attempting the climb, the hikers measured the steepness of the trail to decide whether they needed ropes.

登山を試みる前に、ハイカーたちはロープが必要かどうかを判断するために、道の傾斜の度合いを測った。

Sense（1）

(uncountable) The state or quality of being steep.

The steepness of the hill caused the accident.

Sense（2）

(countable) The result or product of being steep.

steepnesses

（ plural ）