continuousgradient
nounUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈɡreɪdiənt/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈɡreɪdiənt/
A smooth change from one color or value to another without any sudden jumps.
The sky showed a continuous gradient from deep blue at the top to pale orange near the horizon.
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2. In math, a slope or rate of change that varies smoothly from point to point.
The temperature field has a continuous gradient across the metal bar.
3. In machine learning, a training signal that changes smoothly rather than in abrupt steps.
Using a continuous gradient helped the model learn more stable weights.
4. A design technique where colors blend evenly across a surface.
The poster used a continuous gradient to make the background look soft.