Definition of gradation

	Definition of gradation has definitions from the fields of linguistics,phonetics
1	[ noun ] (linguistics,phonetics) a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song) Synonyms ablaut Related terms vowel
2	[ noun ] relative position in a graded series Synonyms step Examples : "always a step behind" "subtle gradations in color" "keep in step with the fashions" Related terms rank cut gradate
3	[ noun ] (linguistics,phonetics) a degree of ablaut Synonyms grade Related terms ablaut
4	[ noun ] the act of arranging in grades Synonyms graduation Related terms quantification shading gradate grade
*	Rhymes with ration incarceration incorporation corporation corp. corp fluoridation degradation depredation recreation misappropriation vacation appropriation miscreation relation procreation dehydration repatriation exaggeration saturation maturation expropriation retardation refrigeration cremation expatriation creation variation privation hydration documentation desperation substantiation confederation glaciation reiteration enumeration reformation dissertation restoration acceleration declaration observation evaporation deceleration exasperation federation affectation exhilaration generation admiration reservation exploration deliberation decoration hibernation aspiration exoneration appreciation operation coloration degeneration perturbation preservation aberration collaboration regimentation differentiation regeneration figuration inspiration elaboration usurpation flirtation respiration exacerbation transformation expiration ostentation affirmation expectation separation agglomeration alteration adoration consideration annexation amelioration argumentation conservation inauguration association laceration liberation commemoration configuration information initiation conglomeration proliferation augmentation confirmation temptation reparation sensation bifurcation orientation implementation recuperation representation manifestation masturbation cooperation conversation gestation altercation consternation preparation perforation ornamentation remuneration corroboration misinformation moderation misrepresentation narration negotiation depreciation molestation toleration perspiration reconsideration reaffirmation nonproliferation transportation reverberation discoloration disinformation nation rotation deprivation trepidation desegregation derivation probation prefabrication abrogation accommodation validation fabrication fibrillation aggravation gastrulation affrication approbation oxidation reinterpretation croatian correlation congregation interrogation interpretation indoctrination invalidation irritation segregation irrigation intimidation sedation lubrication liquidation menstruation coronation misinterpretation consolidation haitian haitien recommendation foundation commendation inundation reconciliation deportation desecration denunciation demonstration dilation disembarkation disintegration deviation demobilization retaliation duration emigration embarkation pronunciation dissociation delineation excitation exhortation Phonetic and Homophones G R EY0 D EY1 SH AH0 N Similar Spelling gradational graduation gratuitous gradate gratuity gratuitously gradatory graded To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
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