slowly-altered
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/ˈsloʊli ˈɔltərd/
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/ˈsləʊli ˈɔːltəd/
gradual change
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'slowly-altered' is a compound word formed from 'slowly' and 'altered'. 'Slowly' originates from Old English 'slāwlice', meaning 'in a slow manner', and 'altered' comes from Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change'.
Historical Evolution
'Slowly' evolved from Old English 'slāwlice', while 'altered' transformed from Latin 'alterare' through Old French 'alterer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'altered' meant 'to change', and 'slowly' meant 'in a slow manner'. Combined, they describe a gradual change.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
changed or modified at a gradual pace.
The landscape was slowly-altered by the passage of time.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 11:50