Gradual(n.) Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.
Gradual(n.) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
Gradual(n.) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
Gradual(n.) A series of steps.
Graduality(n.) The state of being gradual; gradualness.
Gradually(adv.) In a gradual manner.
Gradually(adv.) In degree.
Gradualness(n.) The quality or state of being gradual; regular progression or gradation; slowness.
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