gradation

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Synonyms: graduation, degradation, tradition, predation, gradatim, radiation, aggradation, gradations, tralation, grivation, upgradation

Antonyms: graduation, degradation, tradition, predation, gradatim, radiation, aggradation, gradations, tralation, grivation, upgradation

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Noun

1. A sequence of gradual, successive [[stages]]; a systematic [[progression]].
2. A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.
3. The act of [[gradate|gradating]] or arranging in grades.
4. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
5. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[calibration]] marking.
6. {{lb|en|music}} A gradual [[change]] within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.<!--(DeLone et. al. (Eds.), 1975, chap. 1)-->
7. {{lb|en|music}} A [[diatonic]] [[succession]] of [[chord]]s.
8. {{lb|en|phonetics}} [[ablaut|Ablaut]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To form with gradations.

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