gradual
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.
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.
Origin of gradual
1synonym study For gradual
Other words for gradual
Opposites for gradual
Other words from gradual
- grad·u·al·ly, adverb
- grad·u·al·ness, noun
- un·grad·u·al, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for gradual
/ (ˈɡrædjʊəl) /
occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages: a gradual improvement in health
not steep or abrupt: a gradual slope
(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
Origin of gradual
1Derived forms of gradual
- gradually, adverb
- gradualness, noun
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