What is "gradual" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "gradual": (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

Noun

Meaning of "gradual": proceeding in small stages

Adjective

Meaning of "gradual": (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

Adjective

Synonyms:

slow, progressive, piecemeal, continuous, steady, step-by-step, creeping, even, moderate, regular, graduate, by degrees, gentle, successive, unhurried, bit-by-bit,

Antonyms:

discontinuous, intermittent, infrequent, sudden, uneven, irregular, abrupt,