gradually-torn
|grad-u-al-ly-torn|
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli tɔrn/
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/ˈɡrædʒuəli tɔːn/
slowly ripped
Etymology
'gradually-torn' originates from the combination of 'gradually,' meaning 'slowly over time,' and 'torn,' the past participle of 'tear,' meaning 'to rip or split.'
'Gradually' comes from the Latin word 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' and 'torn' is derived from the Old English 'teran,' meaning 'to tear.'
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step,' and 'torn' meant 'ripped.' Together, they describe a process of tearing that occurs over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been torn over a period of time, not all at once.
The fabric was gradually-torn due to years of wear and tear.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 16:31