(biology) The belief that evolution proceeds at a steady pace, without the sudden development of new species or biological features from one generation to the next.

plural of gradualism

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. / (obsolete) by degrees

Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

(Christianity) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

The condition of being gradual.

The state or degree of being gradual.

plural of gradual

Obsolete form of gradual.

plural of graduality