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gradual

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɡɾɐˈdwaɫ/gra·du·al

Definition

1

Taking place or changing slowly or by small increments; step-by-step.

Usage examples

The economic recovery was a gradual process.
A gradual increase in temperature was observed throughout the day.

Common combinations

gradual changegradual processgradual increase