Gradual
Example: A recuperação da economia foi gradual ao longo do ano.
Definition
"Gradual" describes a process or change that happens slowly and steadily over time, without sudden shifts or interruptions. In history, a "gradual" recovery means economic or social improvements occurring in small, continuous steps rather than abruptly.
Etymology
The word "gradual" comes from the Latin 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It originally referred to something occurring step by step. Did you know? The sense of "gradual" evolved to describe any slow or progressive change, reflecting the idea of moving forward one step at a time.
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