gradualbuilding
nounUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl ˈbɪldɪŋ/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl ˈbɪldɪŋ/
Gradualbuilding is when you make something grow or get bigger a little bit at a time.
The gradual building of the sandcastle took all afternoon, one bucket at a time.
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2. The process of increasing something slowly over time, like strength or knowledge.
The gradual building of her vocabulary came from reading every night.
3. Putting together a structure in small stages rather than all at once.
The gradual building of the treehouse meant adding one plank each weekend.
4. A slow rise in amount or level.
The gradual building of excitement before the show was fun to watch.