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- DictionaryGrad·u·al/ˈɡraj(ə)wəl/
adjective
- 1. taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees: "the gradual introduction of new methods"
noun
- 1. (in the Western Christian Church) a response sung or recited between the Epistle and Gospel in the Mass.
Use the adjective gradual to describe something that happens slowly, bit by bit, like the gradual decrease in the amount of daylight in winter.
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adjective. /ˈɡrædʒuəl/ happening slowly over a long period; not sudden. a gradual change in the climate. Recovery from the disease is very gradual. opposite sudden. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Losing weight is a slow, gradual process. You can expect her progress at school to be gradual rather than brilliant.
happening slowly over a period of time: a gradual change / improvement. Fewer examples. The change has been gradual. There's been a gradual decline in visitors to the museum. There's been a gradual improvement in the school's performance. We have noticed a gradual increase in prices.
happening slowly over a period of time: a gradual change / improvement. Fewer examples. The change has been gradual. There's been a gradual decline in visitors to the museum. There's been a gradual improvement in the school's performance. We have noticed a gradual increase in prices.
What does the adjective gradual mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective gradual , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
A gradual change or process happens in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly.