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gradus

gradus

9.9
A stage in a process, for example in training or study
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : grado
  • He celebrated every gradus in his academic journey, from undergraduate to doctorate.

Examples

  • The project advanced through several gradus before reaching its final phase.

  • The first gradus in learning a language is vocabulary.

  • Each gradus of the training program must be completed before moving to the next.

  • Each gradus of the project requires careful planning.

  • He celebrated every gradus of his recovery, marking the progress he made each week.

  • Each gradus in the dance routine represents a different level of difficulty for the performers.

  • To achieve mastery, you must complete each gradus of the training method systematically.

Synonyms

gradation
vsgradus
5 6.8

A small change in amount or a series of stages from low to high

is a single step or degree rather than a series or subtle change
grise
vsgradus
  • Archaic
9.9

A step in a process toward a goal

is the neutral modern term for the same step or stage

How Advanced

degree
675 2.7
grade
221 2.7
gradus
  • Archaic
9.9
stage
987 1.7
step
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

gradus singular
gradus plural

Etymology

Gradus comes from Latin gradus meaning 'step', so it means a stage, level, or degree you pass through in a process. That's why we use gradus for each 'step' of progress, and it is the same root behind English words like grade, gradual, and graduate.