The quality or state of being gradual; the characteristic of happening or changing in small steps or degrees.
From 'gradual' plus abstract noun suffix '-ity'. This philosophical term emphasizes the essential nature of gradual progression.
The graduality of aging tricks our brains—you never notice small changes day-to-day, but looking at a photo from 10 years ago is shocking, which is why humans are terrible at noticing slow environmental changes!
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