gradually-fixed
|grad-u-al-ly-fixed|
B2
/ˈɡrædʒuəli fɪkst/
stabilized over time
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'gradually-fixed' combines 'gradually,' from the Latin 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' and 'fixed,' from the Latin 'fixus,' meaning 'fastened.'
Historical Evolution
'Gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel,' while 'fixed' came from the Latin 'fixus' through Old French 'fixer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step,' and 'fixed' meant 'fastened.' Together, they describe a process of stabilization over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been fixed or stabilized over a period of time.
The problem was gradually-fixed over several months.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 12:14