Definition of gradation

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of gradation is as below...

Gradation (n.) A gradual passing from one tint to another or from a darker to a lighter shade, as in painting or drawing..

Lern More About Gradation

Degeneration :: Degeneration (n.) A gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants or any particular organ or organs; hereditary degradation of type..
Degeneration :: Degeneration (n.) The act or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse; decline; degradation; debasement; degeneracy; deterioration..
Wretch :: Wretch (v. t.) One sunk in vice or degradation; a base, despicable person; a vile knave; as, a profligate wretch..
Degenerationist :: Degenerationist (n.) A believer in the theory of degeneration, or hereditary degradation of type; as, the degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state..
Diminution :: Diminution (n.) The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement..
Gradation :: Gradation (n.) Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
Gradation :: Gradation (n.) The act or process of bringing to a certain grade.
Gradation :: Gradation (n.) The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes..
Retrogradation :: Retrogradation (n.) The state of being retrograde; decline.
Gradualness :: Gradualness (n.) The quality or state of being gradual; regular progression or gradation; slowness.
Retrogression :: Retrogression (n.) The act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation..
Admiral :: Admiral (n.) A naval officer of the highest rank; a naval officer of high rank, of which there are different grades. The chief gradations in rank are admiral, vice admiral, and rear admiral. The admiral is the commander in chief of a fleet or of fleets..
Shade :: Shade (v. t.) To mark with gradations of light or color.
Fine :: Fine (a.) To change by fine gradations; as (Naut.), to fine down a ship's lines, to diminish her lines gradually..
Descension :: Descension (n.) The act of going downward; descent; falling or sinking; declension; degradation.
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc..
Gradation :: Gradation (n.) A gradual passing from one tint to another or from a darker to a lighter shade, as in painting or drawing..
Adultery :: Adultery (n.) Injury; degradation; ruin.
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration..
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us