gradualism
noun
the principle or policy of achieving some goal by gradual steps rather than by drastic change.
gradualist
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a word derived from
gradualism.
Example Sentences
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He repeated it Sunday to explain why a gradualist approach to the situation, which would require financing, was not an option.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
Option one could be called the gradualist approach.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2023
Hong Kong officials, too, have indicated a gradualist approach.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2022
Some hypotheses that have been proposed to account for biological diversity are saltatory, involving sudden changes, rather than gradualist.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Nevertheless, he could demonstrate some systematic improvement in the lot of the black sailor, enough improvement, according to his gradualist philosophy, to assure continued progress.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor
