gradual
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/ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/
English
Definitions
noun
- An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
- A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
adjective
- Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees“a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline”
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Synonyms
stepwisegradationalpiecemealslopingstep-by-stepeasygentlegraduatedgradatorybit-by-bitin small stagesgradualistprogressivelyincrementalstep-upphase-out