Gradual
Example: La transició va ser gradual durant diversos anys.
Definition
"Gradual" describes a process or change that happens slowly and steadily over a period of time, without sudden shifts. It often refers to historical transitions, such as when a change unfolds bit by bit over many years, like in the phrase 'La transició va ser gradual durant diversos anys.'
Etymology
The word "gradual" comes from the Latin 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It originally referred to things happening step by step, which perfectly captures its meaning of slow and steady progression. Did you know? "Gradual" has maintained this step-by-step sense since its first use in English.
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