gradualness (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *gradualness*:
NOUN	attribute	gradualness, gentleness	the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
NOUN	attribute	gradualness, graduality	the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages / stages

English > *gradualness*: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual.
Synonym	gentleness
Broader	gradient, slope	The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
Opposite	abruptness, precipitousness, steepness	The property possessed by a slope that is very steep
Spanish	gradualidad
Adjectives	gradual	(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

English > *gradualness*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	The quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages / stages.
Synonym	graduality
Broader	speed, swiftness, fastness	A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
Spanish	gradualidad
Adjectives	gradual	proceeding in small stages / stages

HyperDic: gradualness