Happening by degrees (7)

I believe the answer is:

gradual

(Other definitions for gradual that I've seen before include "Developing in small steps" , "Bit by bit" , "Happening slowly and by degrees" , "Progressing slowly" , "Step by step" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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