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Meaning of gradative | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

Having, or occurring in, gradations or stages; gradual.

not-comparable

Equivalents

Français gradative

Examples

“At the same time the cases in descending fall in temperature gradatively until the lowermost verge in coldness towards the chilling current when in its nascent state. Thus the two important principles of gradative heat, conduction and continuous operation, are effectively established.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

gradatory grade A grade grubbing grade-A grade-separated graded

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