Graduale
Example: Il cielo diventava graduale più chiaro durante il mattino.
Definition
"Graduale" is an adverb describing a process or change that happens slowly and steadily over time, without sudden shifts. For example, in the phrase 'Il cielo diventava graduale più chiaro durante il mattino,' it means the sky was becoming gradually clearer throughout the morning.
Etymology
The word "graduale" comes from the Latin 'gradualis,' derived from 'gradus' meaning 'step.' It relates to the idea of taking steps or progressing little by little. Did you know? The term originally connected to the concept of steps or degrees, which perfectly fits its meaning of gradual progression.
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