gradation vs ratio

gradation

noun
  • A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound. 

  • A calibration marking. 

  • A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. 

  • A diatonic succession of chords. 

  • Apophony. 

  • A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression. 

  • Any degree or relative position in an order or series. 

  • The act of gradating or arranging in grades. 

verb
  • To form with gradations. 

ratio

noun
  • The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient). 

  • A number representing a comparison between two named things. 

  • The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post. 

verb
  • To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster. 

intj
  • Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes. 

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