| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
: marked by successive degrees usually of limited extent : gradual
approach on a step-by-step basis a closer association with other nations — Dean Acheson
| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
: marked by successive degrees usually of limited extent : gradual
approach on a step-by-step basis a closer association with other nations — Dean Acheson
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012