Meaning
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Medieval Latin graduālis, from Latin gradus (“step”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʰradʰ-, *gʰredʰ- (“to walk, go”). Cognate with Gothic 𐌲𐍂𐌹𐌸𐍃 (griþs, “step, grade”), Bavarian Gritt (“step, stride”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
suddenabruptsteep
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: