as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
gradational increases in altitude
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Extensive design iterations, airworthiness certification, and manufacturing validation requirements make the path to mass production longer and more complex, resulting in a gradual ramp-up in deliveries.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026 -
All spring long, Venus and Jupiter have been playing a gradual version of celestial chicken, driving toward each other.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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“Gradational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradational. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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