gradually-taken-apart
|grad-u-al-ly-tak-en-a-part|
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈteɪkən əˈpɑrt/
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈteɪkən əˈpɑːt/
slow disassembly
Etymology
'gradually-taken-apart' is a compound word formed from 'gradually,' meaning 'slowly over time,' and 'taken apart,' meaning 'disassembled.'
The phrase 'taken apart' has been used in English since the 16th century, while 'gradually' has been in use since the 15th century. The combination of these words into a single adjective is a modern linguistic development.
Initially, 'taken apart' simply meant 'disassembled,' but when combined with 'gradually,' it emphasizes the slow and deliberate nature of the action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been dismantled or disassembled in a slow and methodical manner.
The old clock was gradually-taken-apart to understand its mechanism.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 13:24