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gradual

/ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/
noun
  1. An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

  2. A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

adjective
  1. Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

    "a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline"

Synonymsstepwise
Antonymsabrupt, sudden

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