gradual

gradual

adjective

Definition of GRADUAL

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees <a gradual drop in gas prices will take place over the next several months>

Synonyms gradational, incremental, phased, piecemeal, step-by-step

Related Words progressive, stepped, tapered; imperceptible, inching; decrescent, increscent

Near Antonyms discontinuous, saltatory; acute, sharp; changeable, dynamic, meteoric, volatile

Antonyms abrupt, sudden