Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gradual
adjective
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
Definition
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Examples
- The change was gradual, so we hardly noticed it at first.
- He made gradual improvements in his performance over the course of the season.
- A gradual rise in temperature can lead to seasonal changes.
Meaning
The term refers to something happening little by little, rather than suddenly.
Synonyms
- slow
- steady
- incremental
- gradational
- progressive
