gradual

1. Proceeding in small stages (synset 301146289)
   "a gradual increase in prices"
   also: slow - not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
   similar to:

   • bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise - one thing at a time
   • gradational, gradatory, graduated - taking place by degrees
2. (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt (synset 301147844)
   "a gradual slope"
   also: inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
   similar to:

   • easy, gentle - marked by moderate steepness
   • sloping - having a slanting form or direction

1. (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass (synset 107046920)
   referred to in: church of rome, roman catholic, roman catholic church, roman church, western church - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
   is a type of: antiphon, antiphony - a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

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