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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. (often initial capital letter)
- 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
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adverb
- ˈܲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··· adverb
- ···Ա noun
- ܲ··· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gradual1
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Example Sentences
“The idea of a tariff to equal the stage has some merit and some support. But I think most Kansans would say, ‘let’s do this in a more gradual way,’” Moran told The Hill.
A new Greenland coalition government was formed in March, led by the centre-right Democrats party which favours a gradual approach to independence.
She has made a gradual return to public duties since completing treatment last summer.
"Educational institutions, including mainstream schools and universities, are absolutely essential for our society. The closure of these establishments would lead to a gradual decline in knowledge within Afghanistan," she warns.
However, the Bank has also said it will take a "gradual and careful" approach to further reductions.
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