Gradual and Intermittent

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Gradual adjective - Proceeding or changing by steps or degrees.

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Intermittent is an antonym for gradual in evenly topic.

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

Intermittent adjective - Occurring or appearing at intervals.

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Gradual is an antonym for intermittent.

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