漸 進 的(ぜんしんてき)

ぜんしんてき

na-adjective

gradual; progressive; incremental

formalchange

1. gradual; progressive; incremental; step-by-step

Describes a process that advances slowly and steadily, making progress in small steps rather than all at once.

漸進的(ぜんしんてき)な改革(かいかく)を進(すす)める。

To advance gradual reform.

漸進的(ぜんしんてき)なアプローチが効果的(こうかてき)だった。

A gradual approach was effective.

急激(きゅうげき)な変化(へんか)ではなく、漸進的(ぜんしんてき)に制度(せいど)を変(か)えていくべきだという意見(いけん)が多(おお)かった。

There were many opinions that the system should be changed gradually rather than drastically.

Composed of 漸進(ぜんしん) (gradual progress) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix). The base word 漸進(ぜんしん) combines 漸(ぜん) (gradually) and 進(しん) (advance). Describes careful, incremental progress as opposed to sudden or radical change.

Common collocations

漸進的(ぜんしんてき)な改革(かいかく): gradual reform
漸進的(ぜんしんてき)な変化(へんか): gradual change
漸進的(ぜんしんてき)に進(すす)める: to advance incrementally
漸進的(ぜんしんてき)なアプローチ: an incremental approach

Similar words

段階的(だんかいてき): phased, step-by-step — emphasizes distinct stages; 漸進的(ぜんしんてき) emphasizes smooth, continuous progress
徐々(じょじょ)に: gradually — an adverb describing pace; 漸進的(ぜんしんてき) is an adjective describing the nature of a process
急進的(きゅうしんてき): radical, drastic — the opposite of 漸進的(ぜんしんてき)

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Formal. Commonly used in academic, political, and business contexts to describe policies, reforms, or strategies.

Related Words

Compare: 段階的(だんかいてき) (phased, step-by-step)

Compare: 徐々(じょじょ)に (gradually)

Antonym: 急進的(きゅうしんてき) (radical, drastic)

Compare: 緩徐(かんじょ) (slow)

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