Definition of gradual Gradual

/gɹæˈʤuʌl/ - [gratjuul] - grad•u•al

We found 12 definitions of gradual from 5 different sources.

What does gradual mean?

Noun Plural: graduals
gradual - (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
		antiphon, antiphony a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
Adjective gradual, gradualer, gradualest
gradual - proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"
		sudden happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure"
		slow not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time; "a slow walker"; "the slow lane of traffic"; "her steps were slow"; "he was slow in reacting to the news"; "slow but steady growth"
		bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise one thing at a time
gradual - (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope"
		steep having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"
		inclined at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane"
		gentle, easy having or showing a kindly or tender nature; "the gentle touch of her hand"; "her gentle manner was comforting"; "a gentle sensitive nature"; "gentle blue eyes"

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gradual (Noun)
An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
gradual (Noun)
A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
gradual (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.

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.
gradual (n.)
An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
gradual (n.)
A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
gradual (n.)
A series of steps.

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gradual in sign language