GRADATIONAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

gradational

adjective

as in gradual

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees gradational increases in altitude

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It can be used as an alarm to wake your kids up in the morning, as well as a gradual sunrise or sunset lamp that gradually adjusts brightness.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
But its Africa operations — which are still mostly about human health, with a gradual foray into livestock insemination — are benefitting from government funding.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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