Gradual
Example: La transición política fue gradual durante varios años.
Definition
"Gradual" describes a process or change that happens slowly and steadily over a period of time, rather than suddenly or abruptly. For example, a political transition can be described as "gradual" if it occurs in stages over several years.
Etymology
The word "gradual" comes from the Latin word "gradualis," which means 'stepwise' or 'by degrees.' It is derived from "gradus," meaning 'step.' Did you know? The term originally referred to steps in a staircase or a gradual musical progression before it took on its broader meaning.
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"Gradual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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