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gradually-verified

|grad-u-al-ly-ver-i-fied|

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/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/

step-by-step confirmation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gradually-verified' originates from the combination of 'gradually' and 'verified'. 'Gradually' comes from Latin 'gradualis', meaning 'step by step', and 'verified' comes from Latin 'verificare', meaning 'to make true'.

Historical Evolution

'Gradually' evolved from the Latin 'gradualis' through Old French 'graduel', and 'verified' evolved from Latin 'verificare' through Old French 'verifier'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'gradually' meant 'step by step', and 'verified' meant 'to make true'. Together, they describe a process confirmed over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes a process or result that has been confirmed or validated over time, step by step.

The theory was gradually-verified through years of research.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 22:40