gradually
//ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more gradually
- Superlative
- most gradually
Definitions
1.In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
- The most likely conclusion, the researchers say, is that the Levallois method was not taken to Eurasia by African migrants, but evolved there gradually and independently.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3728
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
Etymology tree
English gradual
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English gradually
From gradual + -ly.