Gradational

/ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəl/

क्रमिक; सोपानिक; क्रमशः होने वाला; ग्रेडेशन/क्रम-परिवर्तन से संबंधित

Origin & History

From gradation + -al; ultimately from Latin gradus (“step, degree”).

‘gradation’ + ‘-al’ से बना; मूलतः लैटिन ‘gradus’ (अर्थ: कदम, स्तर/डिग्री) से संबंधित।

Definition

Happening or changing in a series of small, regular steps rather than suddenly; connected with gradation (a gradual shift in degree, level, or intensity).

जो परिवर्तन अचानक न होकर छोटे-छोटे नियमित चरणों में हो; तथा ‘gradation/ग्रेडेशन’ (स्तर/डिग्री/तीव्रता में क्रमिक परिवर्तन) से संबंधित।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The painting uses a gradational change from light to dark.

Usage Examples

The gradational slope made the climb easier than a steep ascent.
There was a gradational increase in temperature over the week.
Gradational shading adds depth to the drawing.
The report describes a gradational decline in sales rather than a sudden drop.

Related Forms

Noun
Gradation / Gradient / Gradationality
Verb
Gradate / Gradation (as a process term)
Adjective
Gradational / Gradual / Gradient (attributive)

Idioms & Phrases

Gradational change
क्रमिक परिवर्तन
Gradational increase
क्रमिक वृद्धि
Gradational shading
क्रमिक/ग्रेडेशन वाली शेडिंग
Gradational transition
क्रमिक संक्रमण/परिवर्तन