English dictionary

gradation

/gr/eI/'d/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

relative position in a graded series

noun.state

Examples
Subtle gradations in color.

Synonyms step

Source: WordNet 3.0
a degree of ablaut

noun.communication

Synonyms grade

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of arranging in grades

noun.act

Synonyms graduation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.

noun

Source: webster1913