单词 | gradual |
释义 | Word Frequency gradual(ˈɡrædjʊəl) 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 Derived forms gradually (ˈgradually) adverb gradualness (ˈgradualness) noun Word origin C16: from Medieval Latin graduālis relating to steps, from Latin gradus a step |
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