non-gradable

adj, noun — 3 senses

non-gradable

adj

Etymology From non- + gradable.

1

That cannot be graded.

2

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences (of an adjective) Describing a quality that cannot normally be varied because it is extreme (e.g. freezing), absolute (e.g. dead), or classification (e.g. nuclear).

Antonyms
gradable

non-gradable

noun

Etymology From non- + gradable.

1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Any adjective that is not gradable.

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