Definition of Gradation

1. Noun. Relative position in a graded series. "Keep in step with the fashions"

Exact synonyms: Step
Specialized synonyms: Cut
Generic synonyms: Rank
Derivative terms: Gradate, Gradational, Grade, Grade

2. Noun. A degree of ablaut.
Exact synonyms: Grade
Generic synonyms: Ablaut

3. Noun. The act of arranging in grades.
Exact synonyms: Graduation
Generic synonyms: Quantification
Specialized synonyms: Blending, Shading
Derivative terms: Gradate, Gradational, Grade, Grade, Grade

Definition of Gradation

1. n. The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.

2. v. t. To form with gradations.

Definition of Gradation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gradation

grackles
Gracula
Gracula religiosa
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grad-shafranov equation
gradable
gradables
gradable opposition
gradate
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gradated
gradates
gradatim
gradating
gradation (current term)
gradational
gradationally
gradations
gradatory
gradatory
graddan
graddaned
graddans
grade
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grade-constructed
graded
gradeless
gradelier

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