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gradation

gra·da·tion

UK/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ US/ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

relative position in a graded series

  • “always a step behind”
  • “subtle gradations in color”
  • “keep in step with the fashions”
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2.

a degree of ablaut

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3.

the act of arranging in grades

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Origin

Borrowed from French gradation. By surface analysis, grade + -ation.

Phrases

  • consonant gradation

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