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Gradation vs Disposition - What's the difference?

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Gradation is a related term of disposition.


As nouns the difference between gradation and disposition

is that gradation is a sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression while disposition is disposal.

As a verb gradation

is to form with gradations.

gradation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
  • A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. See Synonyms at nuance.
  • The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
  • Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
  • * I. Taylor
  • the several gradations of the intelligent universe
  • (countable) A calibration marking.
  • (music) A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound.
  • (phonetics) Apophony.
  • See also

    * graduation

    References

    * DeLone et. al. (Eds.) (1975). Aspects of Twentieth-Century Music. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 0130493465.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To form with gradations.
  • Anagrams

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    disposition

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The arrangement or placement of certain things.
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  • Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.
  • Temperamental makeup or habitual mood.
  • *
  • He was, indeed, a lad of a remarkable disposition ; sober, discreet, and pious beyond his age...
  • Control over something.
  • (label) Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.
  • (label) Final decision or settlement.
  • (label) The destination of a patient after medical treatment such as surgery.
  • (label) The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.
  • Derived terms

    * dispositional * ambulatory disposition * disposition hearing * testamentary disposition

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To remove or place in a different position.