Spanish word

gradualidad

Pronunciation

IPA/gɾaðwaliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine noungradual nature

Example

La gradualidad del cambio me gusta.

I like the gradual nature of the change.

Illustration for gradualidad (gradual nature)

More examples

Respetemos la gradualidad al aprender un idioma.

Let's respect the gradual nature when learning a language.

Core concept

Progress by small increments.

Common phrases

  • respetar la gradualidad

    respect the gradual nature

  • con poca gradualidad

    with little gradualness

Similar words

progreso: Progression of events or actions that moves things forward.
ritmo: Rhythm or tempo of activity, indicating how fast something proceeds.
evolución: Long-term development through stages across time.

Definition in Spanish

Propiedad de algo que avanza por etapas y de manera progresiva.

Word origin

Gradualidad derives from Latin gradus 'step' and the Spanish suffix -idad, which together form a noun meaning the quality of progressing in stages.

Usage tips

  • Gradualidad often appears in formal or policy language, where English uses phrases like gradual implementation or incremental approach.

Other meanings

  • gradualnessnoun

Opposites

  • brusquedadabruptnessnoun
  • inmediatezimmediacynoun

Related words

  • gradualmentegraduallyadverb
  • gradualgradualadjective

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