gradation
Pronunciation: /ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/
The English word “gradation” has 9 meanings listed here.
noun
- A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
- A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.
- The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
- Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
- A calibration marking.
- A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
- A diatonic succession of chords.
- Ablaut.
verb
- To form with gradations.
Etymology
Borrowed from French gradation. By surface analysis, grade + -ation.
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