Simple meaning
What does Gradual mean?
slow and step by step
Dictionary definition
happening slowly over time, not all at once
Example sentences
Gradual in a sentence
easy
The teacher gave an gradual example in class.
medium
In our reading passage, the author used gradual language to explain the idea.
hard
During group discussion, we compared which solution was most gradual for the project.
Synonyms
Words like Gradual
Antonyms
Opposite words
suddenHappening quickly at once.
Word family
Gradual word family
Base word
gradual
adjective
gradual
Base form.
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What does gradual mean?
GRADUAL means slow and step by step.
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