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gradual
[ graj-oo-uhl ]
/ ËgrĂŠdÊ u Él /
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adjective
taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.
rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope.
noun
Ecclesiastical.(often initial capital letter)
- an antiphon sung between the Epistle and the Gospel in the Eucharistic service.
- a book containing the words and music of the parts of the liturgy that are sung by the choir.
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Origin of gradual
synonym study for gradual
1. See slow.
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British Dictionary definitions for gradual
gradual
/ (ËÉĄrĂŠdjÊÉl) /
adjective
occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stagesa gradual improvement in health
not steep or abrupta gradual slope
noun
(often capital) Christianity
- an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass
- a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir
Derived forms of gradual
gradually, adverbgradualness, nounWord Origin for gradual
C16: from Medieval Latin graduÄlis relating to steps, from Latin gradus a step
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