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Gradation (Noun)

A degree of ablaut.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The linguistic analysis of Old English poetry reveals a subtle gradation of vowels in the ablaut patterns of the verb conjugations.
A gradation in the tone and quality of the vowels is also notable in the vowel mutations of the Celtic languages.
Phylogenetic studies have shown that even slight gradations of A-to-I RNA editing across different species can have a profound impact on their evolutionary fate.
Examples of gradation in ablaut can also be seen in the Sanskrit perfect verb forms, where the vocalism progresses in degrees from e to ai to o.
The vowel gradation in the Italo-Celtic languages is thought to have arisen through the interaction of various linguistic and phonological factors.

The act of arranging in grades.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The artist's use of subtle gradations in color created a breathtakingly realistic landscape.
He was always a step behind in understanding the latest technological advancements, struggling to keep up with the rapid gradations of innovation.
The gradual gradations in altitude allowed for a unique and varied range of flora and fauna to thrive in the mountains.
The musician's mastery of dynamic gradation, moving seamlessly from soft and quiet to loud and dramatic, was mesmerizing.
The company's pricing strategy was based on gradations of service, with premium features available at a higher cost.