Gradual
Example: La transición política fue gradual durante varios años.
Definition
"Gradual" describes a process or change that happens slowly and steadily over time, without sudden shifts. For example, in history, a 'gradual' political transition occurs through small, continuous steps rather than abrupt events.
Etymology
The word "gradual" comes from the Latin 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It originally referred to something happening step by step. Did you know that the term was often used in medieval contexts to describe steps in a sequence, fitting perfectly with its modern sense of slow progression?
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"Gradual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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