Level730+
adjective (形容詞)
gradual
段階的な、徐々の
💡 Usage & Nuance:
変化や進行が「徐々に」行われる様子を表します。計画や改善、回復など、時間とともに少しずつ進む状況でよく使われます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
slow
steady
progressive
📝 Business Examples
The company observed a gradual increase in sales over the past quarter.
その会社は過去四半期で徐々に売上が増加していることを確認した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "gradual"
The project's success was due to a _______ process of continuous improvement.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 継続的な改善は通常「段階的な」プロセスです。
English: Continuous improvement is typically a 'gradual' rather than sudden process.
English: Continuous improvement is typically a 'gradual' rather than sudden process.
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