gradation

noun
UK: /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/
US: /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

  1. A gradual change from one thing to another.

    1. The gradation of colors is smooth.
    2. There is a clear gradation of temperature as you move up the mountain.

  2. A scale or series of successive changes, stages, or degrees.

    1. The gradation of difficulty made it easy.
    2. The subtle gradation in his tone revealed his true feelings about the matter.

  3. The act or process of changing gradually.

    1. The gradation of the light was stunning.
    2. The slow gradation of seasons brings subtle changes to the landscape around us.

Synonyms

step sequence shade scale progression transition degree

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gradation" in English means: A gradual change from one thing to another., A scale or series of successive changes, stages, or degrees., The act or process of changing gradually..

The phonetic transcription of "gradation" is /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/ in British English and /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gradation": step, sequence, shade, scale, progression, transition, degree.

Example usage of "gradation": "The gradation of colors is smooth.". More examples on the page.