gradual
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1grad·u·al

noun, often capitalized \ˈgra-jə-wəl, -jəl, ˈgraj-wəl\

Definition of GRADUAL

1
: a book containing the choral parts of the Mass
2
: a pair of verses (as from the Psalms) proper after the Epistle in the Mass

Origin of GRADUAL

Middle English, from Medieval Latin graduale, from Latin gradus step; from its being sung on the steps of the altar
First Known Use: 15th century

2gradual

adjective

Definition of GRADUAL

1
: proceeding by steps or degrees
2
: moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees
grad·u·al·ly adverb
grad·u·al·ness noun

Examples of GRADUAL

  1. We noticed a gradual change in temperature.
  2. The hospital has made gradual improvements in health care.

Origin of GRADUAL

Medieval Latin gradualis, from Latin gradus
First Known Use: 1658

Rhymes with GRADUAL

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