The state or degree of being 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.

plural of gradualism

plural of graduality

present participle of gradualize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gradualize

simple past tense and past participle of gradualize

(transitive) To make gradual, or introduce gradually.