Definition of gradualism in English:

gradualism

noun ˈɡradʒʊəlɪz(ə)mˈɡrædʒ(əw)əˌlɪzəm

mass noun

1A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution.
渐进主义（逐渐改革而不是突然变化或革命的政策）
Example sentencesExamples
- The main difference between China's economic reform and the reform in Russia is that China is taking a path of gradualism.
- The gradualism of government reorganization frustrated expectations and more radical political and social models pushed the Italian states to the crisis of war and revolution.
- Another issue concerning historical change is that of gradualism as opposed to revolution.
- For a preference for gradualism implies that these other considerations are more important than liberty.
- The author argues for gradualism in change, rather than revolutionary overthrow of current systems.
- Is this because they have now been won round to the logic of gradualism, and realise that independence is not going to happen over night?
- These principles included a commitment to gradualism, which called for persuasion and education rather than revolution to achieve socialism.
- In 1903 he joined the Fabians and, discontented with their excessive gradualism, quit them after just a few years.
- Indeed, it can be argued that a policy of gradualism has served the kingdom well.
- ‘Given the Chinese authorities' preference for gradualism in economic policy, further small rate rises are on the cards, ‘he said.’
- The layers of architecture spanned almost a century and with an impeccable gradualism constantly changed.
- If China does opt for gradualism, a wider band and a switch to a currency basket might do the trick.
- Moreover, counter to the positive effects of unlimited application of airpower, the gradualism of Allied Force may well be the norm for future coalition conflicts.
1. 1.1Biology The hypothesis that evolution proceeds chiefly by the accumulation of gradual changes (in contrast to the punctuationist model).
  〔生〕种系渐进论
  Example sentencesExamples
  For Dawkins, gradualism musts also fit the empirical facts, and the empirical facts on extinctions, speciation and periods of relative stasis are mounting.
  The theory, as it was originally formulated, combined gradualism with sudden and relatively rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
  Punctuated equilibrium contradicts the previously held theory of evolutionary gradualism, and certainly raises questions about adaptation, selection and survival of the fittest.
  Darwinian gradualism and a growing emphasis on large populations accounted for the origins of species.
  Despite incontrovertible and growing evidence that there were distinct eras of different creatures, the scientific community embraced the idea of gradualism.

Derivatives

gradualist

nounˈɡradʒʊəlɪstˈɡrædʒ(u)ələst

He can't be a gradualist because he has only got four years.
Example sentencesExamples
- Nevertheless, for gradualists, who hoped that devolution would provide a workable and stable form of home rule that could endure for years before coming under question, recent developments have been sobering.
- He was a gradualist, and that was because he was historically pessimistic, but not despairing.
- Gore talks about more issues and in general is more of a gradualist.
- But his approach to changing the status quo is gradualist rather than revolutionary.

gradualistic

adjectiveɡradʒʊəˈlɪstɪk

As long as the evidence is not absolutely inescapable, we humans will invent ad hoc and gradualistic explanations to explain away these changes.
Example sentencesExamples
- In the final analysis the authors identify key problems with gradualistic evolution of the immune system.
- Since environmental change was gradual, evolution could not help but be gradualistic also.
- I actually had a very interesting opportunity, a head start in a sense, because at that time, these academics were dogmatically teaching the gradualistic theory of evolution as fact.

Definition of gradualism in US English:

gradualism

nounˈɡrædʒ(əw)əˌlɪzəmˈɡraj(əw)əˌlizəm

1A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution.
渐进主义（逐渐改革而不是突然变化或革命的政策）
Example sentencesExamples
- Moreover, counter to the positive effects of unlimited application of airpower, the gradualism of Allied Force may well be the norm for future coalition conflicts.
- The layers of architecture spanned almost a century and with an impeccable gradualism constantly changed.
- The gradualism of government reorganization frustrated expectations and more radical political and social models pushed the Italian states to the crisis of war and revolution.
- Indeed, it can be argued that a policy of gradualism has served the kingdom well.
- Is this because they have now been won round to the logic of gradualism, and realise that independence is not going to happen over night?
- These principles included a commitment to gradualism, which called for persuasion and education rather than revolution to achieve socialism.
- The main difference between China's economic reform and the reform in Russia is that China is taking a path of gradualism.
- The author argues for gradualism in change, rather than revolutionary overthrow of current systems.
- If China does opt for gradualism, a wider band and a switch to a currency basket might do the trick.
- In 1903 he joined the Fabians and, discontented with their excessive gradualism, quit them after just a few years.
- For a preference for gradualism implies that these other considerations are more important than liberty.
- Another issue concerning historical change is that of gradualism as opposed to revolution.
- ‘Given the Chinese authorities' preference for gradualism in economic policy, further small rate rises are on the cards, ‘he said.’
1. 1.1Biology The hypothesis that evolution proceeds chiefly by the accumulation of gradual changes (in contrast to the punctuationist model).
  〔生〕种系渐进论
  Example sentencesExamples
  Darwinian gradualism and a growing emphasis on large populations accounted for the origins of species.
  The theory, as it was originally formulated, combined gradualism with sudden and relatively rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
  For Dawkins, gradualism musts also fit the empirical facts, and the empirical facts on extinctions, speciation and periods of relative stasis are mounting.
  Despite incontrovertible and growing evidence that there were distinct eras of different creatures, the scientific community embraced the idea of gradualism.
  Punctuated equilibrium contradicts the previously held theory of evolutionary gradualism, and certainly raises questions about adaptation, selection and survival of the fittest.

词汇	gradualism
释义	Definition of gradualism in English: gradualism noun ˈɡradʒʊəlɪz(ə)mˈɡrædʒ(əw)əˌlɪzəm mass noun 1A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution. 渐进主义（逐渐改革而不是突然变化或革命的政策） Example sentencesExamples The main difference between China's economic reform and the reform in Russia is that China is taking a path of gradualism. The gradualism of government reorganization frustrated expectations and more radical political and social models pushed the Italian states to the crisis of war and revolution. Another issue concerning historical change is that of gradualism as opposed to revolution. For a preference for gradualism implies that these other considerations are more important than liberty. The author argues for gradualism in change, rather than revolutionary overthrow of current systems. Is this because they have now been won round to the logic of gradualism, and realise that independence is not going to happen over night? These principles included a commitment to gradualism, which called for persuasion and education rather than revolution to achieve socialism. In 1903 he joined the Fabians and, discontented with their excessive gradualism, quit them after just a few years. Indeed, it can be argued that a policy of gradualism has served the kingdom well. ‘Given the Chinese authorities' preference for gradualism in economic policy, further small rate rises are on the cards, ‘he said.’ The layers of architecture spanned almost a century and with an impeccable gradualism constantly changed. If China does opt for gradualism, a wider band and a switch to a currency basket might do the trick. Moreover, counter to the positive effects of unlimited application of airpower, the gradualism of Allied Force may well be the norm for future coalition conflicts. 1.1Biology The hypothesis that evolution proceeds chiefly by the accumulation of gradual changes (in contrast to the punctuationist model). 〔生〕种系渐进论 Example sentencesExamples For Dawkins, gradualism musts also fit the empirical facts, and the empirical facts on extinctions, speciation and periods of relative stasis are mounting. The theory, as it was originally formulated, combined gradualism with sudden and relatively rapid bursts of evolutionary change. Punctuated equilibrium contradicts the previously held theory of evolutionary gradualism, and certainly raises questions about adaptation, selection and survival of the fittest. Darwinian gradualism and a growing emphasis on large populations accounted for the origins of species. Despite incontrovertible and growing evidence that there were distinct eras of different creatures, the scientific community embraced the idea of gradualism. Derivatives gradualist nounˈɡradʒʊəlɪstˈɡrædʒ(u)ələst He can't be a gradualist because he has only got four years. Example sentencesExamples Nevertheless, for gradualists, who hoped that devolution would provide a workable and stable form of home rule that could endure for years before coming under question, recent developments have been sobering. He was a gradualist, and that was because he was historically pessimistic, but not despairing. Gore talks about more issues and in general is more of a gradualist. But his approach to changing the status quo is gradualist rather than revolutionary. gradualistic adjectiveɡradʒʊəˈlɪstɪk As long as the evidence is not absolutely inescapable, we humans will invent ad hoc and gradualistic explanations to explain away these changes. Example sentencesExamples In the final analysis the authors identify key problems with gradualistic evolution of the immune system. Since environmental change was gradual, evolution could not help but be gradualistic also. I actually had a very interesting opportunity, a head start in a sense, because at that time, these academics were dogmatically teaching the gradualistic theory of evolution as fact. Definition of gradualism in US English: gradualism nounˈɡrædʒ(əw)əˌlɪzəmˈɡraj(əw)əˌlizəm 1A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution. 渐进主义（逐渐改革而不是突然变化或革命的政策） Example sentencesExamples Moreover, counter to the positive effects of unlimited application of airpower, the gradualism of Allied Force may well be the norm for future coalition conflicts. The layers of architecture spanned almost a century and with an impeccable gradualism constantly changed. The gradualism of government reorganization frustrated expectations and more radical political and social models pushed the Italian states to the crisis of war and revolution. Indeed, it can be argued that a policy of gradualism has served the kingdom well. Is this because they have now been won round to the logic of gradualism, and realise that independence is not going to happen over night? These principles included a commitment to gradualism, which called for persuasion and education rather than revolution to achieve socialism. The main difference between China's economic reform and the reform in Russia is that China is taking a path of gradualism. The author argues for gradualism in change, rather than revolutionary overthrow of current systems. If China does opt for gradualism, a wider band and a switch to a currency basket might do the trick. In 1903 he joined the Fabians and, discontented with their excessive gradualism, quit them after just a few years. For a preference for gradualism implies that these other considerations are more important than liberty. Another issue concerning historical change is that of gradualism as opposed to revolution. ‘Given the Chinese authorities' preference for gradualism in economic policy, further small rate rises are on the cards, ‘he said.’ 1.1Biology The hypothesis that evolution proceeds chiefly by the accumulation of gradual changes (in contrast to the punctuationist model). 〔生〕种系渐进论 Example sentencesExamples Darwinian gradualism and a growing emphasis on large populations accounted for the origins of species. The theory, as it was originally formulated, combined gradualism with sudden and relatively rapid bursts of evolutionary change. For Dawkins, gradualism musts also fit the empirical facts, and the empirical facts on extinctions, speciation and periods of relative stasis are mounting. Despite incontrovertible and growing evidence that there were distinct eras of different creatures, the scientific community embraced the idea of gradualism. Punctuated equilibrium contradicts the previously held theory of evolutionary gradualism, and certainly raises questions about adaptation, selection and survival of the fittest.
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