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(Roman Catholic) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"

proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"

(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.

An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

A series of steps.

Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.

An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

A series of steps.

Proceeding by degrees; step by step; regular and shows; as, he shows a gradual improvement.

Advancing by grades or degrees: regular and slow.

GRADUALITY.

Proceeding by degrees; slow; not steep.

Proceeding by steps; moving slowly and regularly; slow.

Gradualness.

n. An order of steps;—an ancient book of hymns and prayers.

Proceeding by degrees, advancing step by step.

An order of steps.