gradação — meaning in English

English meaning

• gradation noun A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
• 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 sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
2. noun A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.
3. noun The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
4. noun Any degree or relative position in an order or series.

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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