gradual
21gradual */ — UK [ˈɡrædʒuəl] / US adjective 1) gradual processes and changes happen slowly and by small amounts a gradual change in the climate Any rise in water temperature will be gradual. 2) a gradual slope is not steep a gradual ascent to the top of the… …
22gradual — 1 adj m y f Que se desenvuelve, se desarrolla o progresa poco a poco, por grados, paulatina y no bruscamente: el envenenamiento gradual del organismo, un desarme gradual y controlado, un cambio gradual, una transición gradual 2 s m (Relig) En el… …
23gradual — grad|u|al [ˈgrædʒuəl] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Medieval Latin; Origin: gradualis, from Latin gradus; GRADE1] 1.) happening slowly over a long period of time ≠ ↑sudden ▪ There has been a gradual change in climate. ▪ the gradual decline in… …
24gradual — [[t]græ̱ʤuəl[/t]] ADJ GRADED A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Losing weight is a slow, gradual process... You can expect her progress at school to be gradual rather than… …
25gradual — adjective 1 happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time: Computerization has resulted in the gradual disappearance of many manual jobs. | I noticed a gradual change in her behaviour. 2 a gradual slope is not steep… …
26gradual — {{＃}}{{LM G19277}}{{〓}} {{SynG19773}} {{［}}gradual{{］}} ‹gra·dual› {{《}}▍ adj.inv.{{》}} Por grados o de grado en grado: • Durante la semana habrá un aumento gradual de las temperaturas.{{○}} {{＃}}{{LM SynG19773}}{{〓}} {{CLAVE… …
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27gradual — gradually, adv. gradualness, n. /graj ooh euhl/, adj. 1. taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. 2. rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope. n. 3.… …
28gradual — 1. adjective 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. Ant: sudden, abrupt 2. noun a)… …
29gradual — adjective 1) a gradual transition Syn: slow, measured, unhurried, cautious; piecemeal, step by step, progressive, continuous, systematic, steady Ant: abrupt, sudden 2) a gradual …
30gradual — adjective 1) a gradual transition Syn: slow, steady, measured, unhurried, cautious, piecemeal, step by step, bit by bit, progressive, continuous 2) a gradual slope Syn: gentle …
