Definition
gradualistic
adjective
- relating to or advocating gradualism; proceeding or changing by small, incremental steps rather than sudden or radical change
Usage: often used in philosophical, political, or scientific contexts
Examples
- The gradualistic approach to education reform involved implementing changes over several years rather than all at once.
- Evolutionists debate whether change is gradualistic or occurs in sudden bursts.
- The government took a gradualistic stance on environmental policy, making small adjustments annually.
- Some critics argue that a gradualistic strategy for social change moves too slowly.
- The gradualistic model assumes that complex systems develop through many small modifications.