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gradual
grad·u·al G0214400 (grăj′o͞o-əl)adj. Occurring or developing slowly or by small increments: gradual erosion; a gradual slope.n. Roman Catholic Church 1. The liturgical book containing the chants for the Mass.2. A biblical text sung between the Epistle and the Gospel of the Mass.
[Middle English, having steps, from Medieval Latin graduālis, from Latin gradus, step; see grade. N., Middle English, from Medieval Latin graduāle, the part of the service sung by the choir from the altar steps, gradual, from neuter sing. of graduālis.]
grad′u·al·ly adv.grad′u·al·ness n.gradual (ˈɡrædjʊəl) adj1. occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages: a gradual improvement in health. 2. not steep or abrupt: a gradual slope. n (Roman Catholic Church) (often capital) Christianity a. an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Massb. a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir[C16: from Medieval Latin graduālis relating to steps, from Latin gradus a step] ˈgradually adv ˈgradualness ngrad•u•al (ˈgrædʒ u əl)
adj. 1. taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement. 2. rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope. n. 3. a. an antiphon sung between the Epistle and the Gospel in the Eucharistic service. b. a book containing the words and music of the parts of the liturgy that are sung by the choir. [1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin graduālis pertaining to steps, graduāle the part of the service sung as the choir stood on the altar steps = Latin gradu(s) step, grade + -ālis -al1] grad′u•al•ly, adv. grad′u•al•ness, n. syn: See slow. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | gradual - (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Massantiphon, antiphony - a verse or song to be chanted or sung in responseChurch of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy | | Adj. | 1. | gradual - proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"slow - not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time; "a slow walker"; "the slow lane of traffic"; "her steps were slow"; "he was slow in reacting to the news"; "slow but steady growth"sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure" | | 2. | gradual - (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope"inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane"steep - having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs" |
gradualadjective steady, even, slow, regular, gentle, moderate, progressive, piecemeal, unhurried Losing weight is a gradual process.
broken, sudden, overnight, abrupt, instantaneousgradualadjective1. Proceeding very slowly by degrees:gradational, piecemeal, step-by-step.2. Not steep or abrupt:easy, gentle, moderate.Translationsgradual (ˈgradjuəl) adjective happening gently and slowly. a gradual rise in temperature. 逐漸的 逐渐的ˈgradually adverbHis health is gradually improving. 逐步地 逐步地gradual
gradual Christianitya. an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass b. a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir gradual
Synonyms for gradualadj steadySynonyms- steady
- even
- slow
- regular
- gentle
- moderate
- progressive
- piecemeal
- unhurried
Antonyms- broken
- sudden
- overnight
- abrupt
- instantaneous
Synonyms for gradualadj proceeding very slowly by degreesSynonyms- gradational
- piecemeal
- step-by-step
adj not steep or abruptSynonymsAntonyms for gradualnoun (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at MassRelated Words- antiphon
- antiphony
- Church of Rome
- Roman Catholic Church
- Roman Church
- Western Church
- Roman Catholic
adj proceeding in small stagesRelated WordsAntonymsadj (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abruptRelated WordsAntonyms |