nounfemininepl: gradations
gradação
1. A series of successive stages, levels, or degrees, typically moving from one extreme to another
The painting shows a beautiful gradation of colors from light to dark.
A pintura mostra uma bela gradação de cores do claro para o escuro.
2. The act or process of arranging or progressing by degrees or stages
The gradation of difficulty in the course helps students learn effectively.
A gradação de dificuldade no curso ajuda os alunos a aprender efetivamente.
3. In linguistics, a systematic change or variation in sounds within related words
The vowel gradation in Germanic languages is an important linguistic feature.
A gradação vocálica nas línguas germânicas é uma característica linguística importante.
4. A small or subtle difference between successive levels or stages
There is barely any gradation between these two similar shades of blue.
Há pouca gradação entre essas duas tonalidades similares de azul.
The word 'gradation' is frequently used in Brazilian art schools and design programs, particularly when teaching color theory and visual composition. In Portugal and Brazil alike, it's an academic term that appears regularly in linguistics discussions regarding Romance and Germanic languages. In contemporary usage, it's also employed in digital design and UX/UI contexts when discussing color palettes and interface transitions.
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