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

(transitive) To make gradual, or introduce gradually.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gradualize

The state or degree of being gradual.

(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 graduality

simple past tense and past participle of gradualize

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

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