gradually-repaired
|grad-u-al-ly-re-pair-ed|
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli rɪˈpɛrd/
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli rɪˈpeəd/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
'gradually-repaired' originates from the combination of 'gradually,' meaning 'in a slow manner over time,' and 'repaired,' meaning 'fixed or restored.'
'Gradually' comes from the Latin word 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' and 'repaired' comes from the Latin 'reparare,' meaning 'to restore.'
Initially, 'repair' meant 'to restore to a good condition,' and 'gradually' meant 'step by step.' Together, they convey the idea of a slow restoration process.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been fixed or restored over a period of time.
The gradually-repaired bridge finally opened to the public.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 02:56