Allmählich
Example: Die Stadt wurde allmählich nach dem Krieg wieder aufgebaut.
Definition
"Allmählich" is an adverb meaning gradually or slowly over time, often used to describe a process or change that happens step by step. For example, in history, it can describe how a city was rebuilt slowly after a war.
Etymology
The word "allmählich" comes from the German roots 'all' meaning 'all' or 'entire' and 'Mählich,' related to 'Maß' meaning measure. It originally implied something happening in measured steps. Did you know? The sense of gradual progression in "allmählich" reflects a patient, stepwise unfolding, much like how historical events often develop.
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