gradualism

noun
UK: /ˈɡrædʒuəlɪzəm/
US: /ˈɡrædʒuəlɪzəm/

  1. The idea that change happens slowly over a long time.

    1. The gradualism of the reform took many years to show results.
    2. Environmental policy focused on gradualism, avoiding radical changes in industry.

  2. A way of making changes by small steps instead of suddenly.

    1. The company adopted gradualism in its approach to adopting new technologies.
    2. Economic gradualism was favored to avoid shocks to the financial system.

Synonyms

evolution incrementalism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gradualism" in English means: The idea that change happens slowly over a long time., A way of making changes by small steps instead of suddenly..

The phonetic transcription of "gradualism" is /ˈɡrædʒuəlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈɡrædʒuəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gradualism": evolution, incrementalism.

Example usage of "gradualism": "The gradualism of the reform took many years to show results.". More examples on the page.