English · Adjectives
gradual
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
[/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/]
slow, step-by-step
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Happening slowly over a period of time.
Example
There was a gradual improvement in her health over several months.
There was a gradual improvement in her health over several months.
Etymology
From Latin 'gradus' (step).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes slow, steady change.