gra·da·tion /greˈdeʃən, grə-/
分等級,階級,順序
Gra·da·tion n.,
1. The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.
2. The act or process of bringing to a certain grade.
3. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
The several gradations of the intelligent universe. --I. Taylor.
4. Fine Arts A gradual passing from one tint to another or from a darker to a lighter shade, as in painting or drawing.
6. Mus. A diatonic ascending or descending succession of chords.
Gra·da·tion, v. t. To form with gradations. [R.]
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gradation
n 1: relative position in a graded series; "always a step
behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step
with the fashions" [syn: step]
2: a degree of ablaut [syn: grade]
3: the act of arranging in grades [syn: graduation]