Antonyms for gradation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : grey-dey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : greɪˈdeɪ ʃən


Definition of gradation

Origin :
  • 1530s, "climax," from Middle French gradation (16c.) and directly from Latin gradationem (nominative gradatio) "ascent by steps, a climax," noun of action from gradus "step, degree" (see grade). Meaning "gradual change" is from 1540s. Related: Gradational.
  • noun classification, step
Example sentences :
  • There is no gradation in his giving, and none in his fall; no artistic crescendo.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • What curvature is to lines, gradation is to shades and colors.
  • Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume II (of V) » by John Ruskin
  • It rose with that gradation which so wears down the ardor of almost any horse.
  • Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Gradation based on the method of presentation is more nearly possible.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • But think of gradation, even now manifest, (Tibia and Fibula).
  • Extract from : « The Foundations of the Origin of Species » by Charles Darwin
  • Without this just gradation, could they be Subjected, these to those, or all to thee?
  • Extract from : « Essay on Man » by Alexander Pope
  • There is variation everywhere, and wherever there is variation there is gradation.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Nature » by Francis Younghusband
  • Now we have to note that besides variation there is gradation.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Nature » by Francis Younghusband
  • Maxima of color and their gradation to white, black, and gray.
  • Extract from : « A Color Notation » by Albert H. Munsell
  • Hence, complex monuments, edifices of gradation and transition.
  • Extract from : « Notre-Dame de Paris » by Victor Hugo

Synonyms for gradation

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