gradationaryadj.

Etymology: < gradation n. + -ary suffix¹.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: graˈdationary.

rare.

Marked by gradations.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > manner of action > slowness of action or operation > [adjective] > gradual or in stages

gradual1692

soft1794

gradationary1824

pedetentous1837

gradational1842

stair-step1959

1824 Examiner 594/2 The foundations of her present prosperity, if less splendid, are more gradationary and permanent.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online June 2021).

单词	gradationary
释义	gradationaryadj. Etymology: < gradation n. + -ary suffix¹.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: graˈdationary. rare. Marked by gradations. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > slowness of action or operation > [adjective] > gradual or in stages gradual1692 soft1794 gradationary1824 pedetentous1837 gradational1842 stair-step1959 1824 Examiner 594/2 The foundations of her present prosperity, if less splendid, are more gradationary and permanent. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online June 2021). < adj.1824
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