gradational

adjective

as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees gradational increases in altitude

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gradual
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  • The duration in days of a particular shower is somewhat arbitrary, since the beginning and ending are gradual and indefinite.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026
  • Curated by Our Editors There are more subtle effects as well—such as gradual changes in the shape of Earth’s orbit as a result of the gravitational effects of other planets—that make this calculation difficult.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
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“Gradational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradational. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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