Gradation

Quick meaning: Gradation is a noun meaning A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.

Meaning

A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.

More Meanings

1. A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.
2. The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
3. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
4. (countable) A calibration marking.
5. (music) A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
6. (music) A diatonic succession of chords.
7. (phonetics) Ablaut.

Example Sentences

the several gradations of the intelligent universe

A decade ago, the British department-store chain John Lewis built itself a long warehouse, painted in gradations of sky blue.

Two distinct types of lupus erythematosus are recognized: [1] chronic or discoid, which is essentially a skin lesion, and [2] severe systemic, designated as acute. Between the two types are many gradations to which the term subacute has been applied.

Word Forms

• gradations
• gradationing
• gradationed

Synonyms for gradation

Depending on context, synonyms include nuance, step, graduation, ablaut.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include step, graduation, ablaut, escalation, progression, gradient.

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