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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition: |
happening by degrees that are small and even.
There was a gradual change in the weather.The tree showed gradual growth.- synonyms:
- progressive
- antonyms:
- abrupt, sharp, sheer, steep
- similar words:
- even, gentle, orderly, regular, successive
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| derivations: |
gradually (adv.), gradualness (n.) |
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