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gradation.

A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/General-American/ˌɡɹeɪˈdeɪʃən/General-American
  1. A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The act of gradating or arranging in grades.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.

    countable · uncountable
  5. A calibration marking.

    countable
  6. A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.

    countable · uncountable
  7. A diatonic succession of chords.

    countable · uncountable
  8. Ablaut.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French gradation. By surface analysis, grade + -ation.

verb/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/General-American/ˌɡɹeɪˈdeɪʃən/General-American
  1. To form with gradations.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French gradation. By surface analysis, grade + -ation.

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