slowly-modified
|slow-ly-mod-i-fied|
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/ˈsloʊli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
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/ˈsləʊli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
gradual change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slowly-modified' originates from the combination of 'slowly' and 'modified', where 'slowly' means 'at a slow pace' and 'modified' means 'changed or altered'.
Historical Evolution
'Slowly-modified' combines the adverb 'slowly' with the past participle 'modified', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'changed at a slow pace', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/22 14:36