gradually-updated
|grad-u-al-ly-up-dat-ed|
B2
/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
slowly updated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gradually-updated' originates from the combination of 'gradually' and 'updated', where 'gradually' means 'slowly over time' and 'updated' means 'brought up to date'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'gradually-updated' combines the adverb 'gradually' with the past participle 'updated', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gradually' meant 'slowly over time', and 'updated' meant 'brought up to date'. The combination retains these meanings in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is updated in small increments over time.
The software is gradually-updated to ensure stability.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 18:01