gradually-dealt
|grad-u-al-ly-dealt|
/ˈɡrædʒuəli dɛlt/
slowly managed
Etymology
The term 'gradually-dealt' combines 'gradually,' from the Latin 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' and 'dealt,' the past participle of 'deal,' from Old English 'dǣlan,' meaning 'to divide or distribute.'
'Gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel,' while 'dealt' comes from Old English 'dǣlan.' The combination into 'gradually-dealt' is a modern English construct.
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step,' and 'dealt' meant 'to distribute.' Together, they convey the idea of handling something in a slow, methodical manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been handled or managed in a slow and steady manner.
The project was gradually-dealt with to ensure quality.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 23:53