nounmasculinepl: gradients / gradientes
gradiente
1. The degree of steepness of a slope or incline
The mountain has a steep gradient that makes climbing difficult.
A montanha tem um gradiente íngreme que torna a escalada difícil.
2. A gradual change in a property or quality over a distance or time
There is a temperature gradient from the hot core to the cool surface.
Há um gradiente de temperatura do núcleo quente para a superfície fria.
3. In mathematics and physics, a vector operator showing the rate and direction of change
The gradient of the function indicates the direction of steepest ascent.
O gradiente da função indica a direção da ascensão mais íngreme.
4. In graphic design, a smooth transition between colors
The designer used a blue-to-white gradient as the background.
O designer usou um gradiente de azul para branco como fundo.
The term 'gradiente' is widely used in Brazilian technical, scientific, and design contexts, particularly in engineering, physics, and digital design. In everyday Portuguese, speakers may prefer 'declive' or 'inclinação' for general slopes, reserving 'gradiente' for more precise technical applications.
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