gradual
1. [ adjective ] proceeding in small stages
Examples:

"a gradual increase in prices"

Related terms: sudden bit-by-bit gradational slow
2. [ adjective ] of a topographical gradient; not steep or abrupt
Examples:

"a gradual slope"

Related terms: steep sloping easy inclined
3. [ noun ] (Roman Catholic) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Related terms: antiphon Roman_Catholic
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