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gradual
[graj-oo-uhl]
adjective
taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little.
gradual improvement in health.
Antonyms:rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination.
a gradual slope.
Synonyms:Antonyms:
noun
Ecclesiastical.
an antiphon sung between the Epistle and the Gospel in the Eucharistic service.
a book containing the words and music of the parts of the liturgy that are sung by the choir.
gradual
/ ˈɡæʊə /
adjective
occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages
a gradual improvement in health
not steep or abrupt
a gradual slope
noun
(often capital) Christianity
an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass
a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir
Other Word Forms
- gradually adverb
- gradualness noun
- ungradual adjective
- ˈܲ adverb
- ˈܲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gradual1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“The monkeys are a more distant evolutionary distant species, and so perhaps that there is some gradual development in the course of primate evolution,” Hattori told Salon in a video call.
Canada's separation from the monarchy has been more gradual, and its ties have never been completely broken.
It said earlier this week that online services should see a gradual return to normal over the coming weeks, but some level of disruption would continue until July.
It added that its online services would continue to be disrupted until July, with a gradual return to normal.
"As a result, the 'gradual' interest rate cutting path will remain the balancing act."
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