Dictionary entryCEFR B2adjective

gradual

IPA pronunciation: /ˈɡrædʒuəl/

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Russian meaning

постепенный

English definition

Happening or changing slowly over a long period.

Example

There has been a gradual improvement in her health.

Collocations

gradual change
gradual process
gradual increase
gradual decline

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