gradação — meaning in English

English meaning

• gradation noun A series of small steps that follow one after another in order.
• shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.

Senses

gradação is used for these senses in English:

• gradation A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
• shade A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning

gradation — full definition

1. noun A series of small steps that follow one after another in order.
2. noun A gradual change from one shade or tone into another.
3. noun The process of sorting things into levels or ranks.
4. noun A single stage or level within a wider scale.

shade — full definition

1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
2. noun A particular variation of a color.
3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
4. verb To block or shield from light.

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