| NOUN | attribute | gentleness, gradualness | the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual |
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| attribute | gentleness, softness, mildness | acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered |
| Sounds | jheh'nahlnahs; jheh'ntahlnahs | |
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| Rhymes | abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs... | |
| Meaning | The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual. | |
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| Synonym | gradualness | |
| Broader | gradient, slope | The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal |
| Opposite | abruptness, precipitousness, steepness | The property possessed by a slope that is very steep |
| Spanish | gradualidad | |
| Adjectives | gentle | marked by moderate steepness |
| Meaning | Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered. | |
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| Example | "his fingers have learned gentleness" | |
| Synonyms | softness, mildness | |
| Broader | manner, personal manner | A way of acting or behaving |
| Spanish | amabilidad, gentileza, mansuetud, suavidad | |
| Catalan | amabilitat, gentilesa, mansuetud, suavitat | |
| Adjectives | gentle | having or showing a kindly or tender nature |
| gentle | having little impact | |
| gentle | soft and mild | |
| gentle | quiet and soothing | |
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