gradual

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Noun	1.	gradual - (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass antiphon, antiphony - a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response Church of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Adj.	1.	gradual - proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices" slow - not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time; "a slow walker"; "the slow lane of traffic"; "her steps were slow"; "he was slow in reacting to the news"; "slow but steady growth" sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure"
	2.	gradual - of a topographical gradient; not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope" inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane" steep - having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"

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