The difference between Abrupt and Gradual
When used as nouns, abrupt means something which is abrupt, whereas gradual means an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
When used as adjectives, abrupt means broken away (from restraint), whereas gradual means proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees.
Abrupt is also verb with the meaning: to tear off or asunder.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abrupt and Gradual
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Abrupt as an adjective (obsolete, rare):
Broken away (from restraint).
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Abrupt as an adjective:
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Examples:
"The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."
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Abrupt as an adjective:
Curt in manner.
Examples:
"synonyms: brusque rude unciviimpolite"
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Abrupt as an adjective:
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
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Abrupt as an adjective (obsolete):
Broken off.
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Abrupt as an adjective:
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
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Abrupt as an adjective (botany):
Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.
Examples:
"rfquotek en"
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Abrupt as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To tear off or asunder.
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Abrupt as a verb:
To interrupt suddenly.
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Abrupt as a noun (poetic):
Something which is abrupt; an abyss.
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Gradual as an adjective:
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
Examples:
"a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline"
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Gradual as a noun (Christianity):
An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
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Gradual as a noun (Christianity):
A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.