Gradation and Hierarchy

Gradation

Gradation noun - Relative position in a graded series.
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Synonyms for Gradation

Hierarchy and gradation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hierarchy" instead a noun "Gradation".

Nearby Words: grade, gradual, graded, gradually, grading

Hierarchy

Hierarchy noun - A scheme of rank or order.
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Synonyms for Hierarchy

Gradation and hierarchy are semantically related. You can use "Gradation" instead a noun "Hierarchy".

Nearby Words: hierarchical, hierarchic

How words are described

social social gradation social hierarchy
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