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(adj)
One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal
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Of or pertaining to gradation.
(idiomatic) Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
Having a slope.
Proceeding from one step to the next in sequence.
Requiring little skill or effort.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Having a university degree; having completed training.
one thing at a time
(n)
(biology, politics) One who believes in gradualism.
(adv)
In a progressive manner.
Occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
That increases in stages.
Alternative form of phaseout. [The action of phasing out; an incremental removal or reduction.]
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Coming one after the other in a series.
Finally resulting or occurring (after a period of time); inevitable.
Succeeding or following in order.
Presently or currently happening; being in progress.
Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
Carried out according to a planned, ordered procedure.
Arranged in a way that is not uniform.
Planned, prepared.
Forming a series decreasing or increasing in intensity of a given quality.
Of the sky, weather, etc.: the state of being cloudy.
Having or made of tiers
Organized or structured chronologically in phases
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
Without interruption; coherent.
Moving by turning over and over about an axis.
Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.
(genetics) Whose sequence (of bases or genes) has been determined
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
The act of something that creeps.
Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.
That has been determined by measurement.
Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
Not hurried; not rushed.
Not excessive; acting in moderation
Moving slowly.
Very swift or quick.
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable.
Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
Recurring in steady, rapid succession.
Of or relating to the drama.
Impossible to avoid or prevent.
Moving or progressing faster than is usual.
Done on purpose; intentional.
Steep, like a precipice
Incapable of being reversed or turned about or back; incapable of being made to run backwards.
The act of diminishing; reducing in size, quantity, or quality.
An act of acceleration.
(manner) At a slow pace.
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
Of or pertaining to gradualism
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
A lessening, decrease or reduction.
A deceleration; a slowing down.
Minor; small in amount
The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.
Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.
The act or process of intensifying, or of making more intense.
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
Of or pertaining to progression; tending to, or capable of, progress.
Senses relating to tangible things.
The process of becoming steeper.
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
(v)
(transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
With great attention to detail; complete, thorough.
Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
Large enough to affect or involve all or most of the relevant area.
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
That which slows.
The act of declining or refusing something.
Very deep; very serious.
The process of making something soft.
Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
The act of speeding up; a growing faster.
The first noticeable movements of a foetus during pregnancy, or the period when this occurs.
Physically strong and active.
Located at a lower level.
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
The process of becoming mature.
Having purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.
Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of drama or the theatre.
The process of making or becoming mellow.
Capable of being seen or noticed.
(mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.