As an adverb imperceptibly
is not noticeably, too small to be detected, too little to be perceived.
As an adjective gradual is
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 noun gradual is
(roman catholic church) an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
imperceptibly English
Adverb
( en adverb)
Not noticeably, too small to be detected, too little to be perceived.
- No one noticed that he moved imperceptibly backwards.
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gradual English
Alternative forms
* graduall (obsolete)
Adjective
( en adjective)
Proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow.
- a gradual''' increase of knowledge; a '''gradual decline
* Milton
- Creatures animate with gradual life / Of growth, sense, reason, all summed up in man.
Synonyms
* (l)
Antonyms
* sudden
* abrupt
Derived terms
* gradually
See also
* (l)
Noun
( en noun)
(Roman Catholic Church) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
(Roman Catholic Church) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
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