gradation
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(noun) the act of arranging in grades |
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Synonyms: graduation |
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Related Words: blending, quantification, shading |
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(noun) relative position in a graded series: "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions" |
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Synonyms: step |
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Related Words: cut, rank |
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(noun) a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song) |
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Synonyms: ablaut |
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Related Words: vowel, vowel sound |
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