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gradual
/'grædʒuəl/
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  1. adjective
    (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
    "a gradual slope"

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    easy sloping gentle
    Opposite:
    steep
  2. adjective
    proceeding in small stages
    "a gradual increase in prices"

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    stepwise bit-by-bit gradational gradatory graduated in small stages piecemeal step-by-step
    Opposite:
    sudden
  3. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
    type of:
    antiphony antiphon
Examples of gradual
  • "a gradual slope"
  • "a gradual increase in prices"
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