Allmählich
Example: Die Veränderungen im Land erfolgten allmählich über Jahrzehnte.
Definition
"Allmählich" is an adverb meaning gradually or slowly over a period of time, often used to describe changes or developments that happen step by step or little by little, as in the example phrase: 'Die Veränderungen im Land erfolgten allmählich über Jahrzehnte.'
Etymology
The word "allmählich" originates from the German words 'all' meaning 'all' or 'whole' and 'Mählich,' related to the old Germanic root for 'measure' or 'portion.' Together, it conveys the sense of something happening in measured or gradual portions. Did you know? The idea of gradual change embedded in "allmählich" reflects a concept important in historical descriptions and narratives.
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