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gradation
(gr/eI/'d/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • relative position in a graded series(noun.state)
    Example:
    Subtle gradations in color.
    Synonym:
    step
    source: wordnet30
  • a degree of ablaut(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    grade
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of arranging in grades(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    graduation
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To form with gradations.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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