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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.
The meaning of GRADUAL is moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees. How to use gradual in a sentence.
GRADUAL definition: 1. happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance: 2. happening or changing…. Learn more.
GRADUAL meaning: 1. happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance: 2. happening or changing…. Learn more.
Gradual definition: taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little. See examples of GRADUAL used in a sentence.
Use the adjective gradual to describe something that happens slowly, bit by bit, like the gradual decrease in the amount of daylight in winter. Gradual can also apply to the gentle slope of landforms like hills.
1. taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement. 2. rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope.
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.
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. Want to learn more?
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.
adjective. Occurring or developing slowly or by small increments. Gradual erosion; a gradual slope. American Heritage. Taking place by almost imperceptible steps or degrees; developing little by little, not sharply or suddenly. Webster's New World.
