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gradual
01
occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time
Examples
The company experienced gradual growth over the past decade.
Her recovery from surgery was gradual, with improvements observed over several weeks.
Gradual
01
a liturgical chant or response, sung or recited between the reading of the Epistle and the Gospel during a Christian Mass
Examples
The choir beautifully performed the gradual before the Gospel reading.
The gradual was recited in Latin, following the tradition of the early church.
02
a book that holds the choral sections of the Mass, used for singing the liturgical responses and chants during the service
Examples
The choir director opened the gradual to review the chants for the upcoming service.
The medieval gradual was beautifully illustrated, reflecting its importance in the liturgy.
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