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Consecutively vs Gradually - What's the difference?

consecutively | gradually |

As adverbs the difference between consecutively and gradually

is that consecutively is in a consecutive manner; without interruption while gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

consecutively

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In a consecutive manner; without interruption.

    • gradually

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
  • (obsolete) by degrees
    • Human reason doth not only gradually , but specifically, differ from the fantastic reason of brutes. — Grew.