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GRADUAL Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word gradual. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word gradual. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRADUAL

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continuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• continuing in time or space without interruption

• of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity

incremental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

piecemeal
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adverb

• a little bit at a time

adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

progressive
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• favoring or promoting progress

• (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

noun

• a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

• a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

adjective satellite

• favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

• gradually advancing in extent

• (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

• advancing in severity

slow
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

adverb

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

steady
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not subject to change or variation especially in behavior

noun

• a person loved by another person

adverb

• in a steady manner

adjective satellite

• not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

• securely in position; not shaky

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• relating to a person who does something regularly

• not easily excited or upset

verb

• make steady

• support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

systematic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by order and planning

• of or relating to taxonomy

step-by-step
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

stepwise
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• proceeding in steps

adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

Best Hypernyms For GRADUAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gradual, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
advancing antiphon antiphony developing evolutionary progressive

Alternatives for CONTINUOUS

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