Delayed and Gradual

Delayed

Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.

Gradual and delayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gradual" instead an adjective "Delayed".

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Gradual

Gradual adjective - Proceeding or changing by steps or degrees.

Delayed and gradual are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delayed" instead an adjective "Gradual".

Nearby Words: graduate, gradually, gradation, graduation, gradualism
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