"Steep gradients" refers to a situation where there is a significant and sudden change in the slope or incline of something, such as a hill or a graph. Full definition
The new road also has a very steep gradient that most trucks and buses can't manage, even in dry season. (travelfish.org)
There is a higher prevalence of violence in low - income families, including sexual violence, domestic abuse17 and child maltreatment, which show marked socioeconomic inequalities in prevalence18, 19 mirrored in steep gradients in abuse registration (figure 1). (adc.bmj.com)
Road Trail Run gave these shoes an excellent review after testing, noting that they do especially well on steep gradients and rough trails with their versatile outsole. (businessinsider.com)