gradualist

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noun

One who believes in gradualism.

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Meanings

noungradualist (plural gradualists)

plural gradualists

  1. biologyOne who believes in gradualism.

    Word has it that the DfT and Treasury are considering gradualist tinkering.

    2022 November 30, Anthony Lambert, “Rail fares fit for the 21st century”, in RAIL, number 971, page 41

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
fabian

Origin

From gradual + -ist.

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APA

gradualist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gradualist

MLA

“gradualist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gradualist. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gradualist,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gradualist.

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