continuity of slope
noun phraseUK /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti əv sləʊp/
US /ˌkɑːntɪˈnuːəti əv sloʊp/
A smooth, unbroken line that keeps going the same way without any sudden jumps or sharp turns.
The road's continuity of slope made it easy for cars to climb the hill without any sudden bumps.
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2. In math, a curve's slope changing without any sudden breaks.
The graph shows continuity of slope, so the curve has no sharp corners.
3. In engineering, keeping a road or railway's steepness even so vehicles move safely.
Engineers checked the continuity of slope before building the new railway track.
4. In design, a surface that flows smoothly from one part to the next.
The skate park's continuity of slope lets skaters glide from one ramp to another.