gradually-regulated
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
slowly controlled
Etymology
'gradually-regulated' originates from the combination of 'gradually' and 'regulated'. 'Gradually' comes from the Latin word 'gradualis', meaning 'step by step', and 'regulated' comes from the Latin word 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct'.
'Gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel', while 'regulated' evolved from the Latin 'regulare' through Middle English 'regulaten'.
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step', and 'regulated' meant 'to control'. Together, they convey the idea of controlling something in a step-by-step manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or adjusted in a slow and steady manner.
The temperature in the greenhouse is gradually-regulated to ensure optimal plant growth.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 01:46