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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