gradual — happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's gradual transition from flip phone to smartphone took three years and five broken screens.
- The gradual rise in coffee prices made me realize I might need to switch to water as my morning beverage.
- There was a gradual shift in public opinion regarding environmental policies.
gradual
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡrædʒuəl/]
happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden
happening or developing slowly or by degrees; not sudden
Gradual shift from virtual to actual reality!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'gradualis' meaning 'relating to degrees or steps,' derived from 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'degree.' The word entered English through Old French influence during the medieval period.
Breakdown
grad- (step, degree, from Latin gradus) + -ual (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = gradual
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's gradual transition from flip phone to smartphone took three years and five broken screens.”
“The gradual rise in coffee prices made me realize I might need to switch to water as my morning beverage.”
“There was a gradual shift in public opinion regarding environmental policies.”
“The patient showed gradual signs of recovery after the surgery.”
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