In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. / (obsolete) by degrees

The state or degree of being gradual.

plural of gradual

Obsolete form of gradual.

Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

(Christianity) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

(biology) The belief that evolution proceeds at a steady pace, without the sudden development of new species or biological features from one generation to the next.

The condition of being gradual.

plural of gradualism

plural of graduality