gradually

Определение gradually в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь: In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly; progressively; {a} by steps or degrees; In degree; In a gradual manner; If something changes or is done gradually, it changes or is done in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Electricity lines to 30,000 homes were gradually being restored yesterday Gradually we learned to cope. slowly, over a long period of time suddenly; in a gradual manner; "the snake moved gradually toward its victim; in a gradual manner; "the snake moved gradually toward its victim"; piecemeal
gradually degenerating: slowly become worse
gradual: An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps
gradual: (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
gradual: {a} step by step, regular
gradual: {n} a set of steps
decreased gradually: diminished slowly, went down gradually, did not go down all at once
gradual: Fourth item of the Proper of the Mass, sung in a melismatic style, and performed in a responsorial manner in which soloists alternate with a choir
gradual: Proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline
gradual: Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline
gradual: A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass
gradual: An anthem sung at the Holy Eucharist between the Epistle and Gospel The bread consecrated in the Eucharist
gradual: {s} little by little, progressive
gradual: A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Losing weight is a slow, gradual process You can expect her progress at school to be gradual rather than brilliant
gradual: (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"
gradual: proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"
gradual: of a topographical gradient; not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope"
gradual: hymn sung between the reading of the Epistle and the Gospel
gradual: book containing the music for the mass; a sub-set of the missal
gradual: of a topographical gradient; not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope
gradual: A variable melodic chant, including a verse and repeat, which follows the Apostle or Lesson
gradual: Liturgical book, the same as the Antiphonary The name derives from the practice of singing the gradual on the steps (gradus) of the raised pulpit
gradual: A series of steps