Geleidelijk
Example: De veranderingen in de samenleving gebeurden heel geleidelijk.
Definition
"Geleidelijk" is an adverb meaning something happens slowly and step by step over a period of time, rather than suddenly or all at once. It describes a process or change that unfolds in small, continuous stages, such as in the phrase 'De veranderingen in de samenleving gebeurden heel geleidelijk.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "geleidelijk" comes from the root 'geleide,' related to guiding or leading, combined with the suffix '-lijk,' which forms adverbs and adjectives. It originally implied something that is done by leading or progressing in stages. Did you know? The sense of gradual progression has been part of the word's meaning since at least the 17th century.
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"Geleidelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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