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gradual

UK
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
US
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/

Translations

gradualadjective
more gradual
Comp.
most gradual
Super.
UK
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
US
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
The gradual increase in temperature was noticeable.
Постепенное повышение температуры было заметным.
Synonyms
unhurried
moderate
incremental
progressive
steady
slow
Antonyms
abrupt
sudden
gradualnoun
graduals
pl
UK
/ˈɡrædʒuəl/
US
/ˈɡrædʒuəl/
Liturgical term; occurs in religious contexts.

Definitions

gradualadjective
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
The gradual increase in temperature was barely noticeable at first.
Having a gentle or moderate slope; not steep or abrupt.
The trail followed a gradual incline toward the summit.
gradualnoun
A chant or hymn sung after the Epistle and before the Gospel during the Mass.
The choir practiced the gradual to ensure perfect harmony during the service.
A book containing the musical portions of the Mass arranged for chanting.
She consulted the medieval gradual to study early Gregorian notation.
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