Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Gradual change refers to a slow and steady transformation or development over time. It involves subtle shifts or progressions that occur gradually rather than abruptly.
AP course connection
Topic 7.1: 7.1 Sudden and more gradual change in characters