The meaning of GRADUAL is moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees. How to use gradual in a sentence.

(Definition of gradual from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Gradual definition: taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little.. See examples of GRADUAL used in a sentence.

1. occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages: a gradual improvement in health. 2. not steep or abrupt: a gradual slope.

Definition of gradual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope.

• We're seeing gradual improvement in labor conditions. • As with all drama work, it's important to move forward at an appropriate pace, to aim for gradual progression.

Gradual refers to something that happens slowly, in small incremental stages, or with subtle or nearly imperceptible changes over time. It can refer to processes, changes, or movements that …

Use the adjective gradual to describe something that happens slowly, bit by bit, like the gradual decrease in the amount of daylight in winter. Gradual can also apply to the gentle slope of …

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 …