Gradualmente
Example: Il ghiaccio si scioglie gradualmente al sole caldo.
Definition
"Gradually" is an adverb describing an action or process that happens slowly and steadily over time. It implies a smooth, progressive change or development, such as ice melting gradually under the warm sun, rather than suddenly or abruptly.
Etymology
The word "gradualmente" comes from the Italian root "graduale," which means stepwise or by degrees. It traces back to the Latin "gradus," meaning step or pace. Did you know? The sense of taking things one step at a time is deeply embedded in the word's origin.
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