gradation

/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/

IPA: /G R EY0 D EY1 SH AH0 N/

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.
syn:nuance
3
The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
4
Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
5
A calibration marking.
6
A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
7
A diatonic succession of chords.
8
Apophony.

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verb

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