graduated

[ graj-oo-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. characterized by or arranged in degrees, especially successively, as according to height, depth, or difficulty:

   a graduated series of lessons.

2. marked with divisions or units of measurement.
3. (of a bird's tail) having the longest feathers in the center, the others being successively shorter.
4. (of a tax) increasing along with the taxable base:

   a graduated income tax.

graduated

/ grăj′o̅o̅-ā′tĭd /

1. Divided into or marked with intervals indicating measures, as of length, volume, or temperature.

Other Words From

• non·gradu·ated adjective
• over·gradu·ated adjective
• un·gradu·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of graduated¹

First recorded in 1645–55; graduate + -ed ²