Gra*da"tion , v. t. To form with gradations. [R.]
Gra*da"tion (?), n., [L. gradatio: cf. F. gradation. See Grade.]
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.
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