The meaning of GRADUAL is moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees. How to use gradual in a sentence.

GRADUAL definition: 1. happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance: 2. happening or changing…. Learn more.

Definition of gradual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages: a gradual improvement in health. 2. not steep or abrupt: a gradual slope.

taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope.

gradual definition: happening in small, slow steps over time. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "gradual onset".

• We're seeing gradual improvement in labor conditions. • As with all drama work, it's important to move forward at an appropriate pace, to aim for gradual progression.