English to English
gradual
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adjective (a)
- proceeding in small stages(adj.all)Example:
A gradual increase in prices.
source: wordnet30 - (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt(adj.all)Example:
A gradual slope.
source: wordnet30 - Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.(noun)source: webster1913