gradually-released
|grad-u-al-ly-re-leased|
/ˈɡrædʒuəli rɪˈliːst/
slow release
Etymology
'gradually-released' originates from the combination of 'gradually' and 'released', where 'gradually' comes from the Latin 'gradualis', meaning 'step by step', and 'released' from the Old French 'reles', meaning 'to let go'.
'gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel', and 'released' from Old French 'reles', eventually forming the modern English term 'gradually-released'.
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step', and 'released' meant 'to let go'. Together, they evolved to describe a process that occurs slowly over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is released in a slow and steady manner over time.
The medication is gradually-released to ensure a consistent effect.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 21:43