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gradu·al (gra′jo̵̅o̅ əl, -jə wəl)
adjective
Etymology: ML gradualis < L gradus: see grade
noun
- a set of usually Scriptural verses following the Epistle at Mass
- an official book containing the words and musical notation for the parts of the Mass sung by others other than the celebrant in full Graduale Romanum Gra′·du·a′le Ro·ma′·num (grä′do̵̅o̅ ä′lā rō mä′no̵om)
Etymology: ML graduale, book of hymns orig. sung on steps of a pulpit < L gradus
Related Forms:
- gradually grad′u·ally adverb
- gradualness grad′u·al·ness noun
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Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: Make the change gradual in any order you wish.
Infinitive complement
- avoid: All Shadings to be gradual to avoid blotches or streaks.
Modifies a noun
- deterioration: The sparks come from the gradual deterioration of a friendship on screen.
Modifying Another Word
- very: Outside the South East of Britain, a very gradual assimilation of Roman material culture was the norm.
Preposition: in
- onset: Noise Noise-induced hearing loss is usually gradual in onset and can be prevented by wearing appropriate ear protection.
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What I had not foreseen Was the gradual day Weakening the will Leaking the brightness away
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