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| 1. | [ adjective ] proceeding in small stages | |
| Examples: | "a gradual increase in prices" |
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| Related terms: | sudden bit-by-bit gradational slow | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of a topographical gradient; not steep or abrupt | |
| Examples: | "a gradual slope" |
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| 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 | |
| Similar spelling: |
gradually graduality Gridley griddle great_wall great_hall gridlock greatly great_deal |
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