1. A slow, progressive process of growth or improvement that occurs in stages over time
The gradual development of the child's language skills impressed the teacher.
O desenvolvimento gradual das habilidades linguísticas da criança impressionou a professora.
2. A measured and incremental advancement in a field, project, or skill without sudden changes
The software underwent gradual development before its final release.
O software sofreu desenvolvimento gradual antes de seu lançamento final.