gradually

English

Etymology

gradual + -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/
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  • Hyphenation: grad‧u‧al‧ly

Adverb

gradually (comparative more gradually, superlative most gradually)

  1. In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
  2. (obsolete) by degrees
    • Grew
      Human reason doth not only gradually, but specifically, differ from the fantastic reason of brutes.

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