gradation

Plural: gradations

Noun

• relative position in a graded series
  • "subtle gradations in color"
• a degree of ablaut
• the act of arranging in grades
• A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
• A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.
• The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
• Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
• A calibration marking.
• A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
• A diatonic succession of chords.
• Ablaut.

Verb

• To form with gradations.

Synonyms

grade, graduation, step, nuance

Related Words

graduation