[ 'gradʒʊəl ]
■ adjective
1》 taking place in stages over an extended period.
2》 (of a slope) not steep or abrupt.
■ noun ( Gradual ) (in the Western Christian Church) a response sung or recited between the Epistle and Gospel in the Mass.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: from med. L. ~is , from L. gradus 'step'.