GRADATION

gradation

Noun

  1. A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
  2. A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. See Synonyms at nuance.
  3. The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
  4. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
  5. A calibration marking.
  6. A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
  7. Apophony.

Verb

  1. To form with gradations.


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