gradation

noun

gra·da·tion grā-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce gradation (audio)

grə-

: a series forming successive stages

the gradations of evolutionary development

: a step or place in an ordered scale

: an advance by regular degrees

gradations of social progress

: a gradual passing from one tint or shade to another

: the act or process of grading

: ablaut

gradational

grā-ˈdā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce gradation (audio)

grə-

adjective

gradationally adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Voting results out of Kansas suggest that outcomes may defy expectations and evoke gradation far beyond that of a typical partisan issue.

Tricia C. Bruce, Time, 20 Aug. 2022 From there, you’re taken to the in-between states, with varieties of gradation.

New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Choi’s style of dragons is simple, cute and are inked with a gradation style in all black.

Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 To my eyes, most of the acrobats’ repetitions of the same swings and flips looked identical, but Raman could see every gradation of weight, force, and grip.

Meg Bernhard, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2022 Creative energy whirls, as contemporary artist RISK and musician Dave Navarro collaborate in a semi-outdoor studio space, working quickly yet painstakingly to place stencils, layer motifs, and build gradation with an array of spray paints.

Natasha Gural, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021 False Positive has a lot going for it: Glaser, who brought such marvelous deadpan charm to Broad City, makes a hugely sympathetic mom-to-be, shifting through every believable gradation of joy and outright terror at the thought of what awaits her.

Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 25 June 2021 For monolids like mine, Maki suggests trying a simple single-tone gradation, layering a darker shadow along the lash line and fading it upward.

Monica Kim, Vogue, 28 May 2021 The red petals have lushness and gradation of red color that is contrasted with yellow pistils completed with a detailed lacquer technique.

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 May 2021 See More

单词	degradations
释义	gradation noun gra·da·tion grā-ˈdā-shən grə- 1 a : a series forming successive stages the gradations of evolutionary development b : a step or place in an ordered scale 2 : an advance by regular degrees gradations of social progress 3 : a gradual passing from one tint or shade to another 4 : the act or process of grading 5 : ablaut gradational grā-ˈdā-sh(ə-)nəl grə- adjective gradationally adverb Did you know? In the Boy Scouts, gradations of rank move upward from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. A violin or a voice can produce gradations of musical pitch too small to appear in written music. In the 18th century Jonathan Swift could even write of "the several kinds and gradations of laughter, which ladies must daily practice by the looking-glass". Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Voting results out of Kansas suggest that outcomes may defy expectations and evoke gradation far beyond that of a typical partisan issue. Tricia C. Bruce, Time, 20 Aug. 2022 From there, you’re taken to the in-between states, with varieties of gradation. New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Choi’s style of dragons is simple, cute and are inked with a gradation style in all black. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 To my eyes, most of the acrobats’ repetitions of the same swings and flips looked identical, but Raman could see every gradation of weight, force, and grip. Meg Bernhard, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2022 Creative energy whirls, as contemporary artist RISK and musician Dave Navarro collaborate in a semi-outdoor studio space, working quickly yet painstakingly to place stencils, layer motifs, and build gradation with an array of spray paints. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021 False Positive has a lot going for it: Glaser, who brought such marvelous deadpan charm to Broad City, makes a hugely sympathetic mom-to-be, shifting through every believable gradation of joy and outright terror at the thought of what awaits her. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 25 June 2021 For monolids like mine, Maki suggests trying a simple single-tone gradation, layering a darker shadow along the lash line and fading it upward. Monica Kim, Vogue, 28 May 2021 The red petals have lushness and gradation of red color that is contrasted with yellow pistils completed with a detailed lacquer technique. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology see grade entry 1 First Known Use 1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1a degradations noun plural of degradation as in deteriorations a change to a lower state or level English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deteriorations declines declinations degenerations descents falls degeneracies devolutions downfalls decadences downgrades decreases destructions eclipses reductions ebbs decays declensions decompositions dissolutions dégringolades debasements losses dark ages disintegrations breakups sunsets nadirs shrinkages dips depreciations diminutions drops diminishments ruins havoc deflations sags slumps downturns demolitions decrements abasements falloffs desolations downtrends ruinations decimations demolishments abatements slips downslides de-escalations drop-offs Antonyms & Near Antonyms developments evolutions growths advancements ascents rises upswings enhancements increases restorations gains additions renewals increments accretions augmentations flowerings supplements accruals revitalizations boosts raises addenda addendums See More
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