ALL meanings of gradualism
grad·u·al·ism
G g - noun gradualism A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution. 1
- noun gradualism the principle or policy of achieving some goal by gradual steps rather than by drastic change. 1
- noun gradualism Philosophy. a theory maintaining that two seemingly conflicting notions are not radically opposed, but are related by others partaking in varying degrees of the character of both. 1
- noun gradualism Biology. a tenet in evolutionary theory maintaining that species evolve slowly and continuously over long periods of geological time. 1
- noun gradualism the policy of seeking to change something or achieve a goal gradually rather than quickly or violently, esp in politics 0
- noun gradualism the theory that explains major changes in rock strata, fossils, etc in terms of gradual evolutionary processes rather than sudden violent catastrophes 0
- noun gradualism the principle of seeking to achieve social or political changes or goals gradually 0