Gradation

/ɡɹædˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ɡɹeɪˈdeɪʃən/

Gradation

the act of grouping items, concepts, or individuals according to their respective levels

synonyms : graduation

a degree of ablaut

synonyms : grade

relative position in a graded series

synonyms : step

a gradual transition from one value, tone, hue or color to another

Examples

1. The gradation is so smooth.

2. With gradations to define the roundness of the squishy little pillows.

3. We'll have different gradations.

4. You can do gradations, solid areas of color.