Word: graduality
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: grad
u
al
i
ty
Definition: The state or degree of being gradual; an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Morphemes:
Affix: gradual
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gradus
Language: la
Decoded: gradus
Meaning: step
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.