gradually etymology

Etymology

  • Latin: gradualiter
  • French: graduellement
  • Middle English: graduelly

Meaning

  • By degrees or steps; gradually

Origin

The word "gradually" comes from the Latin word gradualiter, which is the adverbial form of the adjective gradualus, meaning "step-by-step" or "progressive". The Latin word gradualus is derived from the noun gradus, meaning "step" or "degree".

Usage

The word "gradually" is used to describe a process or change that happens slowly and in stages. For example, you might say that a plant is "gradually growing taller" or that a person is "gradually getting better" from an illness.

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