gradually-guided
|grad-u-al-ly-guid-ed|
/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈɡaɪdɪd/
slowly directed
Etymology
The term 'gradually-guided' combines 'gradually,' from the Latin 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' and 'guided,' from the Old English 'gīedan,' meaning 'to lead or direct.'
'Gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel,' while 'guided' transformed from Old English 'gīedan' to the modern English 'guide.'
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step,' and 'guided' meant 'to lead.' The combined term retains these meanings, emphasizing a slow and steady direction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
directed or led in a slow and steady manner.
The project was gradually-guided to ensure thorough understanding.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 02:37