gradation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The process or action of graduating; the act of receiving a degree or diploma.

  - "He graduated from college last year."
  - "The graduation ceremony is a significant milestone in a student's life."

• Noun

  A series of steps or stages, usually implying progression or development.

  - "The ladder represents a gradation of success."
  - "There is a gradation of colors in a rainbow."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89012460"

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Synonyms

nuance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gradation
gradually , radiology , merrily , madly

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Variants

List of all variants of gradation that leads to same result
gradation , gradational , gradationally , gradations

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'degree'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'graduation' comes from the Latin 'gradus,' which means 'step'.

2. The first known graduation ceremony took place in Bologna, Italy, in 1222.

3. The traditional graduation cap, also known as a mortarboard, was originally designed to keep rainwater from running down the graduate's face.

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Related Concepts

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1. Progression: The sequence of events or stages that lead to a particular end or goal.

2. Degree: An award or title given to recognize achievement or rank.

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Culture

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Gradation has been used extensively in various cultural contexts, such as graduation ceremonies, which signify the completion of a significant stage in life. In literature, gradation is used to describe the progression of a character or plot.

How to Memorize "gradation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ladder with steps representing the different stages or levels in a gradation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gradation' with the image of a graduation cap and gown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Graduating Students Progress, Degrees Achieved' to remember the meaning of gradation.

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