gradualness

Definitions of gradualness
  1. noun
    the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages
    synonyms: graduality
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    type of:
    fastness, speed, swiftness
    a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
  2. noun
    the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
    synonyms: gentleness
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    Antonyms:
    abruptness, precipitousness, steepness
    the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
    type of:
    gradient, slope
    the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
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