gradually

Meanings

• adverb

  Moving, changing, or developing slowly but surely.

• adverb

  Giving or receiving something gradually or in small degrees.

• adverb

  In a gradual manner; slowly and continuously.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

incrementally , step by step , ponderously , sluggishly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gradually
labored , tabored , labral , rabid , abide , tide , side , tide , abide , abide

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Variants

List of all variants of gradually that leads to same result
gradual , gradually , gradualness , gradualnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French graduel, from gradus (a step) + -al (a suffix denoting a series or progression).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gradually' is often used in the context of climate change to describe the long-term effects of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment.

2. In mathematics, the term 'gradually' is used to describe the process of finding the derivative of a function.

3. The term 'gradually' is also used in medicine to describe the recovery process of a patient from an illness or injury.

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Related Concepts

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1. progressively: A term that is similar in meaning to 'gradually' and often used interchangeably. It refers to a change or development that occurs in a continuous and systematic manner.

2. incrementally: A term that is related to 'gradually' and means increasing or developing by small amounts over time.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gradually' has been used to describe the unfolding of a plot or the development of a character over time. In art, it can refer to the gradual build-up of layers or colors in a painting. In music, it can describe the introduction of new elements or themes in a composition.

How to Memorize "gradually"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bucket being filled with water drop by drop. Each drop represents a small change or development that occurs gradually over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gradually' with the image of a sunrise. The sun rises slowly and steadily, illuminating the sky in a gradual and beautiful way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym G-R-A-D-U-A-L-L-Y to remember the meaning of 'gradually'. Each letter stands for 'Goes Right Along, Day After Day, Little by Little Yielding'.

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