Gradual
Example: El cambio en el clima fue gradual durante el año.
Definition
"Gradual" is an adverb describing an action or change that happens slowly and steadily over time, without sudden shifts or interruptions, as in the phrase 'El cambio en el clima fue gradual durante el año,' meaning the climate change occurred little by little throughout the year.
Etymology
The word "gradual" originates from the Latin word 'gradualis,' which comes from 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It reflects the idea of progressing step by step, just like how "gradual" changes occur in small stages rather than all at once.
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"Gradual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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