gradate
gradate · gradates · gradated · gradating
To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etcTo change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
US/ɡɹˈeɪdeɪt/
Meaning
3 senses(ambitransitive)To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into another
(transitive)To arrange in order of grades.
arrange according to grades
(transitive)To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.
to gradate a saline solution
Origin
Back-formation from gradation.Back-formation from gradation.
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Forms
gradates, gradating, gradated, gradatedWord family
1 related wordsRelatedgradation
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle