ALL meanings of gradual
grad·u·al
G g - 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
- 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
- adjective gradual A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. 0
- adjective gradual occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages 0
- adjective gradual not steep or abrupt 0
- noun gradual an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass 0
- noun gradual a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir 0
- adjective gradual taking place by almost imperceptible steps or degrees; developing little by little, not sharply or suddenly 0
- noun gradual a set of usually Scriptural verses following the Epistle at Mass 0
- noun gradual an official book containing the words and musical notation for the parts of the Mass sung by others other than the celebrant 0