gradual

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 See also 1.4 Noun 2 Spanish 2.1 Adjective 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Etymology

Mediaeval Latin gradualis, from Latin gradus (“‘step’”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰredʰ- (“‘to walk, go’”).

[edit] Adjective

gradual (comparative more gradual, superlative most gradual)

1. Proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.

[edit] Antonyms

• sudden
• abrupt

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[edit] See also

• insidious

[edit] Noun

gradual (plural graduals)

1. (Roman Catholic Church) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
2. (Roman Catholic Church) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

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[edit] Spanish

[edit] Adjective

gradual m. and f. (plural graduales)

1. gradual

[edit] Noun

gradual m. (plural graduales)

1. (Roman Catholic Church) gradual