This is the 15560th most frequent Polish word.
stopniowe
"Stopniowe" means "gradual" in English.
The adjective 'stopniowe' is used to describe 'zmiany' (changes), acting as an attribute defining their nature as gradual.
Stopniowe zmiany klimatu są zauważalne na całym świecie.
Gradual changes in climate are noticeable all around the world.
Here, 'stopniowego' modifies 'przyswajania' (assimilation) to express that the action is carried out progressively.
Proces uczenia się tyczy się stopniowego przyswajania wiedzy.
The process of learning involves the gradual assimilation of knowledge.
In this sentence, 'stopniowego' pertains to 'planu' (plan), indicating that the plan involves sequential or phased steps.