Synonyms of gradual
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for gradual is slow. Other synonyms of gradual are incremental, piecemeal, stepwise and piecewise.
Synonyms and similar words for gradual
adjectiveProceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees.
- stepwiseOne (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal.
- incrementalPertaining to an increment.
- piecemealMade or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
- piecewiseDefined by subfunctions and subdomains.
- slowNot happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
Opposite of gradual
Meaning of gradual
- adjective Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees.
- noun An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
- noun A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
gradual in other languages
Questions about synonyms of gradual
- What is another word for gradual?
- Gradual has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as slow, incremental, piecemeal, stepwise and piecewise.
- What is the opposite of gradual?
- The opposite of gradual is sudden. Other antonyms of gradual are abrupt.
- What does gradual mean?
- Gradual means proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees.
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