Gradual
Example: El cambio gradual en la historia afecta a las sociedades lentamente.
Definition
"Gradual" is an adverb describing a process that happens slowly and steadily over time, without sudden changes. For example, in history, a gradual change affects societies little by little, showing a continuous and progressive development.
Etymology
The word "gradual" comes from the Latin 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It originally referred to a step-by-step progression. Did you know? The term was often used in religious contexts before becoming common in describing slow changes, like those seen in history.
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"Gradual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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