gradual

Definition of Gradual in English :

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Noun

1. gradual

(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

Adjective

2. gradual

proceeding in small stages

Example Sentences:
'a gradual increase in prices'

3. gradual

(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

Example Sentences:
'a gradual slope'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Gradual

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adjective

1.

occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages

a gradual improvement in health

2.

not steep or abrupt

a gradual slope

noun

3. (often capital) Christianity

a.

an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass

b.

a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir

Gradual

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adjective

1.

taking place by almost imperceptible steps or degrees; developing little by little, not sharply or suddenly

noun

2.

a set of usually Scriptural verses following the Epistle at Mass

3.

an official book containing the words and musical notation for the parts of the Mass sung by others other than the celebrant

: in full ˌGraduˈale Roˈmanum (ˌgrɑduˈɑleɪ roʊˈmɑnʊm ; gräˌdo̅oäˈlā rōmäˈnoom)

Gradual

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adj.

Occurring or developing slowly or by small increments: gradual erosion; a gradual slope.

n.
Roman Catholic Church

1. The liturgical book containing the chants for the Mass.

2. A biblical text sung between the Epistle and the Gospel of the Mass.

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