gradualism
|grad/u/al/ism|
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/ˈɡrædʒuəlɪzəm/
slow, measured change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gradualism' originates from the Latin word 'gradus,' meaning 'step.'
Historical Evolution
'Gradus' evolved into the French word 'graduel,' which eventually became the modern English word 'gradualism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'step by step,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'slow, measured change.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a policy or approach of taking slow, measured actions or changes rather than sudden or drastic ones.
The government adopted gradualism to implement the new reforms.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42