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stepwise vs gradual

gradual vs stepwise

stepwise is not a noun while gradual is a noun.

stepwise and gradual both are adjectives.

stepwise is an adverb but gradual is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stepwise No Yes No Yes
gradual Yes Yes No No
stepwise (noun) gradual (noun)
(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
stepwise (adjective) gradual (adjective)
one thing at a time proceeding in small stages
(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
stepwise (adverb) gradual (adverb)
proceeding in steps
Difference between stepwise and gradual

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