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Meanings of
gradual
in English
Portuguese
gradual
Catalan
paulatí
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Proceeding in small stages.
sudden
Related terms
slow
graduated
piecemeal
stepwise
bit-by-bit
in small stages
step-by-step
gradational
gradatory
Portuguese
gradual
Portuguese
gradual
Spanish
suave
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(Of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt.
steep
Related terms
easy
gentle
inclined
sloping
Portuguese
gradual
Antonyms
Examples for "
sudden
"
sudden
Examples for "
sudden
"
1
The number 8 is particularly auspicious, symbolizing
sudden
prosperity and good fortune.
2
Mizuki was surprised by this
sudden
question, but gave it serious thought.
3
Apparently Avery had accepted Mrs. Osborne's
sudden
change of mind without question.
4
The
sudden
change in him left Mitsuyo at a loss for words.
5
Portia feels a
sudden
hope for the first time in many days.
Proceeding in small stages.
progressive
Usage of
gradual
in English
1
That, however, changed with the country's
gradual
acquiescence to the Russian president.
2
Restoring the system is likely to be a
gradual
process, Parker said.
3
Funds have been behind the
gradual
rise in prices in past weeks.
4
Evolution is a
gradual
process wherein species continually adapt to prevailing conditions.
5
University curricula today are products of
gradual
evolution, punctuated by periodic review.
6
Therefore, stroke patients may profit from a more
gradual
withdrawal of weaning.
7
China is playing catch-up in this regard thanks to
gradual
regulatory changes.
8
It's crucial in spotting the
gradual
migration towards unacceptable standards of practice.
9
After
gradual
recovery, I was able to stop using aids and appliances.
10
Type B change only by the more
gradual
process of antigenic drift.
11
The proposed date for the
gradual
return of pupils is 1 June.
12
Usually, the regular U.S. jobs reports provide insight into
gradual
economic trends.
13
The process is so
gradual
the person isn't aware of what's happening.
14
The growth in global demand for steel will be
gradual
,
he said.
15
The total and immediate abolition had been attempted; and then the
gradual
.
16
The
gradual
introduction of electronic ballots, though, is seeing these problems decline.
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gradual
Adjective
Noun
Singular
Frequent collocations
more gradual
gradual increase
gradual recovery
gradual process
gradual change
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Translations for
gradual
Portuguese
gradual
Catalan
paulatí
gradual
Spanish
suave
Gradual
through the time
Gradual
across language varieties
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Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
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