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gradational
gra·da·tion G0213500 (grā-dā′shən)n.1. a. A series of gradual, successive stages or degrees: the gradation of ranks in the army.b. One of these stages or degrees: social gradations.2. A gradual or barely perceptible change from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. See Synonyms at nuance.3. The act of gradating or arranging in grades.4. Linguistics See ablaut.
[Latin gradātiō, gradātiōn-, from gradus, step; see grade.]
gra·da′tion·al adj.gra·da′tion·al·ly adv.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | gradational - taking place by degreesgradatory, graduatedgradual - proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices" |
gradationaladjectiveProceeding very slowly by degrees:gradual, piecemeal, step-by-step.EncyclopediaSeegradationgradational
Synonyms for gradationaladj proceeding very slowly by degreesSynonyms- gradual
- piecemeal
- step-by-step
Synonyms for gradationaladj taking place by degreesSynonymsRelated Words |