gradual vs antiphony
antiphony vs gradualgradual and antiphony both are nouns.
gradual is an adjective but antiphony is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gradual | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| antiphony | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
antiphony is a hypernym of
gradual; that is, antiphony is a
word with a broader meaning than gradual:
- gradual: (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
- antiphony: a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
Other hypernyms of gradual include
antiphon.
| gradual (noun) | antiphony (noun) |
|---|---|
| (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass | alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts |
| a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response |
| gradual (adjective) | antiphony (adjective) |
|---|---|
| proceeding in small stages | |
| (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt |
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