gradual

As adjectives the difference between moderate and gradual

is that moderate is not excessive; acting in moderation while 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 nouns the difference between moderate and gradual

is that moderate is one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics while 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.

As a verb moderate

is to reduce the excessiveness of (something).

As nouns the difference between average and gradual

is that average is (legal|marine) financial loss due to damage to transported goods; compensation for damage or loss while 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.

As adjectives the difference between average and gradual

is that average is (not comparable) constituting or relating to the average while 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 verb average

is (informal) to compute the arithmetic mean of.

As adjectives the difference between gradual and undefined

is that 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 while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

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.

As adjectives the difference between gradual and slope

is that 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 while slope is (obsolete) sloping.

As nouns the difference between gradual and slope

is that 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 while slope is an area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.

As a verb slope is

(label) to tend steadily upward or downward.

As an adverb slope is

(obsolete) slopingly.

Unhurried is a related term of gradual.

As adjectives the difference between unhurried and gradual

is that unhurried is not hurried; not rushed while 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.

As adjectives the difference between gradual and slight

is that 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 while slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As nouns the difference between gradual and slight

is that 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 while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As a verb slight is

to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As adjectives the difference between gradual and considerable

is that 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 while considerable is considerable.

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.

As adjectives the difference between prolonged and gradual

is that prolonged is lengthy in duration; extended; protracted while 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 verb prolonged

is (prolong).

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.