steadily-progressed
|stead-i-ly-pro-gressed|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli prəˈɡrɛst/
(steady)
firm and stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'steadily-progressed' originates from the combination of 'steady' and 'progress,' where 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed' and 'progress' meant 'to move forward.'
Historical Evolution
'steady' and 'progress' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'steadily-progressed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed,' and 'progress' meant 'to move forward.' The compound form 'steadily-progressed' now conveys a sense of consistent advancement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having moved forward in a consistent and continuous manner.
The project steadily-progressed over the months.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 05:38