Clinologic

/ˌklaɪnəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the study of slope, inclination, or the science of inclined planes and their properties.

Etymology

From Greek klino- (slope) plus -logic (from logos, 'study' or 'discourse'), describing something related to the science of slopes.

Kelly Says

Though rarely used today, clinologic thinking was crucial in geology and civil engineering—understanding slopes is literally foundational to building anything on terrain!

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