Allmählich
Example: Die Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft erfolgten allmählich über Jahrzehnte.
Definition
"Allmählich" is an adverb meaning something happening slowly and gradually over a period of time. It describes processes or changes that develop step by step, as illustrated in the phrase, 'Die Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft erfolgten allmählich über Jahrzehnte,' meaning societal changes occurred gradually over decades.
Etymology
The word "allmählich" comes from the German prefix "all-" meaning 'all' or 'entire,' combined with "Mählich," related to 'measure' or 'pace.' It originally conveyed the idea of something happening in measured, incremental steps. Did you know? This gradual sense has remained consistent since its earliest uses in the Middle Ages.
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