gradualism English

Meaning gradualism meaning

What does gradualism mean?

gradualism noun

— (biology) The belief that evolution proceeds at a steady pace, without the sudden development of new species or biological features from one generation to the next.

— (transferred sense) The belief that some phenomenon occurs gradually over a long period of time.

— (politics) The belief that change ought to be brought about in small, discrete increments rather than in abrupt strokes such as revolutions or uprisings.

Synonyms gradualism synonyms

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incrementalism

slow-and-steady policy

salami tactics

piecemeal approach