English noun: gradation | |||
1. | gradation (state) relative position in a graded series | ||
Samples | Always a step behind. Subtle gradations in color. Keep in step with the fashions. | ||
Synonyms | step | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rank | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cut | ||
2. | gradation (communication) a degree of ablaut | ||
Synonyms | grade | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ablaut | ||
3. | gradation (act) the act of arranging in grades | ||
Synonyms | graduation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | quantification | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | blending, shading | ||