clinometry

/klɪnɒˈmɛtrɪ/ or /klɪnɒˈmɛtri/

Definitions

1. noun

The science of measuring the inclination of a surface or the angle of a slope.

“Geologists used clinometry to determine the steepness of the mountain’s slope.”

Synonyms

  • clinometer
  • clinometry
  • slope meter

Antonyms

  • horizontal
  • level