gradually-constructed
|grad-u-al-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈɡrædʒuəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
slowly built
Etymology
'gradually-constructed' originates from the combination of 'gradually' and 'constructed'. 'Gradually' comes from the Latin word 'gradualis', meaning 'step by step', and 'constructed' comes from the Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to build'.
'Gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire'.
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step', and 'constructed' meant 'to build'. Together, they convey the idea of something built slowly over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or developed in a slow and steady manner over time.
The city was gradually-constructed over several decades.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 09:36