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gradualhappening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrædʒuəl/

Korean meaning: 점진적인, 단계적인, 서서히 일어나는

Korean pronunciation: **그래**쥬얼

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's gradual transition from flip phone to smartphone took three years and five broken screens.
  • The gradual rise in coffee prices made me realize I might need to switch to water as my morning beverage.
  • There was a gradual shift in public opinion regarding environmental policies.

gradual

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɡrædʒuəl//

happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden

gradual concept
💡 Concept

happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden

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gradual rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Gradual shift from virtual to actual reality!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡrædʒuəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrædʒuəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrad
Suffix--ual

Origin

From Late Latin 'gradualis' meaning 'relating to degrees or steps,' derived from 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'degree.' The word entered English through Old French influence during the medieval period.

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🎵Rhyme

actualmutualvirtual
actual
mutual
virtual

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's gradual transition from flip phone to smartphone took three years and five broken screens.

😄 Fun example

The gradual rise in coffee prices made me realize I might need to switch to water as my morning beverage.

There was a gradual shift in public opinion regarding environmental policies.

The patient showed gradual signs of recovery after the surgery.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

progressiveincrementalstep-by-stepsteadyslow

Antonyms

suddenabruptimmediate

Related

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