This is the 5588th most frequent Russian word.
постепенное
Gradual.
The term 'постепенное' here describes the process of studying a language, indicating that it occurs over time and step by step.
Постепенное изучение языка помогает лучше его усвоить.
Gradual study of a language helps to learn it better.
In this example, 'постепенное' modifies the noun 'снижение', suggesting a slow and continuous decrease over a period of time.
Постепенное снижение температуры привело к заморозкам.
The gradual decrease in temperature led to frost.
Here, 'постепенное' refers to the improvement in quality, indicating that it happened incrementally rather than suddenly.