Words Like GRADATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to GRADATION.

6 Alternative Words Similar to gradation

1 Step Noun      Synonym Words Like Step
2 Grade Noun      Synonym Words Like Grade
3 Graduation Noun      Synonym Words Like Graduation
4 Quantification Noun      Synonym Words Like Quantification
5 Rank Noun      Synonym Words Like Rank
6 Cut Noun      Hyponym Words Like Cut

3 examples of gradation

1 the gradation of castes
2 keep in step with the fashions
3 subtle gradations in color

10 definitions of gradation

1 The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks.
2 The act or process of bringing to a certain grade.
3 Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
4 A gradual passing from one tint to another or from a darker to a lighter shade, as in painting or drawing.
5 A diatonic ascending or descending succession of chords.
6 To form with gradations.
7 relative position in a graded series
8 a degree of ablaut
9 the act of arranging in grades
10 A series of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
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