Gradually and Partial

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Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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Partial and gradually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Partial" instead an adjective "Gradually".

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Partial adjective - Inclined to favor one side over another.

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Gradually and partial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adjective "Partial".

Nearby Words: partiality, partially, partly

Averted in Naruto where most transformations are almost instantaneous, and the few that aren't (Gaara's partial Shukaku transformation) happen gradually and clearly in real time.

Source: Transformation Is a Free Action
In Oblivion, the "Chameleon" magic effect is a partial subversion: as Chameleon strength increases, the distortion effect gradually gives way to full invisibility, and 100% Chameleon makes you both completely invisible and untargetable by the AI.

Source: Visible Invisibility
The various stages of Naruto's Jinchuriki transformation, from Versions 1 and 2, to Partial Transformation, to Tailed Beast Mode all involve the Fox's influence gradually taking over Naruto's mind, body, and soul.

Source: Deadly Upgrade

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