gradual growth
noun phraseUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl ɡrəʊθ/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl ɡroʊθ/
Gradual growth means getting bigger or better slowly over time.
The gradual growth of the little plant was fun to watch every day.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A slow, steady increase in size or amount.
The gradual growth of the city took many years.
3. A step-by-step improvement in skills or knowledge.
Her gradual growth as a reader impressed her teacher.
4. The process of becoming more complex or advanced over time.
The gradual growth of the business brought new jobs.