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gradually-made

|grad-u-al-ly-made|

B2

/ˈɡrædʒuəli meɪd/

(gradual)

slow progression

Base FormComparativeAdverb
gradualmore gradualgradually
Etymology
Etymology Information

'gradually-made' originates from the word 'gradual,' which comes from the Latin word 'gradualis,' where 'gradus' meant 'step.'

Historical Evolution

'gradualis' transformed into the French word 'graduel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gradual.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'step by step,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'slowly developed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or developed slowly over time.

The sculpture was gradually-made over several months.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 22:09