Associations to the word «Gradation»

Wiktionary

GRADATION, noun. A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
GRADATION, noun. A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. See Synonyms at nuance.
GRADATION, noun. The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
GRADATION, noun. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
GRADATION, noun. (countable) A calibration marking.
GRADATION, noun. (music) A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
GRADATION, noun. (phonetics) Apophony.
GRADATION, verb. (transitive) To form with gradations.

Dictionary definition

GRADATION, noun. Relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions".
GRADATION, noun. A degree of ablaut.
GRADATION, noun. The act of arranging in grades.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche