gradual

Meanings

• adjective

  Proceeding slowly but steadily; not sudden or abrupt.

• noun

  A gradual change or process.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gradual
brave , grave , wave

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Variants

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gradual , gradually , gradualness , gradualnesses , graduals

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Forms

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gradually, gradualness

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Etymology

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From Old French graduel, from gradus 'step'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gradual' is also used in music to describe a change in key or tempo.

2. In mathematics, a gradual function is a function that changes smoothly.

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Related Concepts

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1. progressive: Similar to gradual, but implies a continuous forward motion.

2. incremental: A gradual increase or addition, often used in the context of development or improvement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gradual' is often used to describe character development or plot progression. In art, gradual changes in color or shading can create depth and texture.

How to Memorize "gradual"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a staircase, climbing one step at a time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a slow, steady process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'gradual' as 'gradually up the ladder'.

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