gradualness

/-lnə̇s/ (ame, mw)

gradualness — noun

1. the quality of happening or changing so slowly and steadily that the process is

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of happening or changing so slowly and steadily that the process is barely noticeable at any single moment.

例句

The gradualness of the economic recovery meant few noticed any improvement month by month.

the gradualness of + abstract process

Sofia liked the gradualness of her course, with one new grammar rule at a time.

同義詞
  • graduality

    a near-synonym that is even rarer; both appear almost exclusively in formal or technical writing

  • slowness

    broader and more common; can describe speed in general, not necessarily a steady, step-by-step progression

  • steadiness

    emphasises consistency of pace rather than the slowness of the progression

反義詞
  • suddenness

    directly opposite: an abrupt change with no intermediate stages

  • abruptness

    suggests an unexpected, jarring shift rather than a smooth, drawn-out transition

文法句型

the gradualness of + noun

adjective + gradualness

用法筆記

Typically used in formal or academic contexts to describe processes, changes, or developments that unfold over a long period. Rarely used in everyday conversation; 'gradual' (adjective) or 'gradually' (adverb) are far more common.

常見錯誤

❌The gradualness of the hill made it easy to climb.
✅The gentle slope of the hill made it easy to climb.
💡'gradualness' describes the pace of change over time, not the angle or incline of a physical surface.