gradual Sentence Examples
- The gradual transition from childhood to adulthood requires both physical and emotional growth.
- The gradual increase in sea levels is a pressing concern for coastal communities.
- The patient experienced a gradual recovery after surgery, progressing from weakness to mobility.
- The gradual decline in the population of a certain species has raised alarms about its conservation status.
- The gradual awakening of the city at dawn creates a symphony of sounds and smells.
- The gradual merging of the two rivers formed a vast and beautiful delta.
- The gradual unraveling of a mystery kept readers on the edge of their seats.
- The gradual erosion of trust between two friends led to an irreparable rift.
- The gradual improvement in air quality after the implementation of new regulations was a positive sign for the city.
- The gradual fading of memories over time allowed for both healing and a sense of loss.
gradual Meaning
gradual (n)
(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
gradual (a)
proceeding in small stages
(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
gradual (n.)
Proceeding by steps or 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.
An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
A series of steps.
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FAQs About the word gradual
(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass, proceeding in small stages, (of a topographical gra
phased,incremental, piecemeal, step-by-step, gradational,progressive, tapered, imperceptible,stepped, inching
sudden, abrupt, abrupt,sudden, dynamic, discontinuous,discontinuous, dynamic, acute, acute
The gradual transition from childhood to adulthood requires both physical and emotional growth.
The gradual increase in sea levels is a pressing concern for coastal communities.
The patient experienced a gradual recovery after surgery, progressing from weakness to mobility.
The gradual decline in the population of a certain species has raised alarms about its conservation status.
