gradually-harmed
|grad-u-al-ly-harmed|
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli hɑrmd/
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli hɑːmd/
slow damage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gradually-harmed' originates from the combination of 'gradually,' meaning 'slowly over time,' and 'harmed,' meaning 'to cause damage or injury.'
Historical Evolution
'Gradually' comes from the Latin word 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' and 'harmed' comes from the Old English 'hearm,' meaning 'injury or damage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step,' and 'harmed' meant 'injury or damage.' Together, they convey the idea of damage occurring over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been damaged or deteriorated over time.
The environment was gradually-harmed by pollution over the years.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 10:30