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- [graj-oo-uh l]
- /ˈgrædʒ u əl/
- /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [graj-oo-uh l]
- /ˈgrædʒ u əl/
Definitions of gradual word
- adjective gradual taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. 1
- adjective gradual rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope. 1
- noun gradual 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. 1
- noun gradual (in the Western Christian Church) A response sung or recited between the Epistle and Gospel in the Mass. 1
- adjective gradual happening by degrees 1
- adjective gradual slope: gentle 1
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Origin of gradual
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin graduālis pertaining to steps, graduāle the part of the service sung as the choir stood on the altar steps, equivalent to Latin gradu(s) step, grade + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Gradual
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gradual popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gradual
adj gradual
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- piecemeal — piece by piece; one piece at a time; gradually: to work piecemeal.
- continuous — A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping.
- steady — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
adjective gradual
- measured — ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile.
- plodding — to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden.
- ongoing — continuing without termination or interruption: ongoing research projects.
- continuing — not ended; ongoing
Antonyms for gradual
adj gradual
- discontinuous — not continuous; broken; interrupted; intermittent: a discontinuous chain of mountains; a discontinuous argument.
- intermittent — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- infrequent — happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely: infrequent visits.
- sudden — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
adjective gradual
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
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