Gradual
Example: La transición hacia la democracia fue un proceso gradual y complejo.
Definition
"Gradual" describes something happening or changing slowly and step by step over a period of time, rather than abruptly. In history, a "gradual" process like the transition to democracy unfolds through multiple stages, each building upon the previous one in a complex and measured way.
Etymology
The word "gradual" comes from the Latin word 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It entered English through Old French and Latin during the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The term originally referred to singing a stepwise progression in church chants before evolving to describe any slow, step-by-step change.
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"Gradual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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