gradualconstruction
nounUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl kənˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl kənˈstrʌkʃən/
Gradual construction means building something slowly, step by step, over time.
The gradual construction of the treehouse took the kids three weekends.
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2. A slow, careful way of putting ideas or plans together over time.
The gradual construction of the story made it easy for everyone to follow.
3. The process of making something stronger or more complete little by little.
Through gradual construction of trust, the new team learned to work well together.
4. In language learning, building sentences by adding words one at a time.
The teacher used gradual construction to help students form longer sentences.