Gradatim
//ɡɹæ.dæˈtiːm// adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Step by step; gradually and methodically. not-comparable, obsolete
"This trend of thought and preaching and practice resulted gradatim in the junior certificate, to mark the distinction between university and secondary…"
Example
More examples"This trend of thought and preaching and practice resulted gradatim in the junior certificate, to mark the distinction between university and secondary…"
Etymology
Attested in English since 1575–1585: from Latin gradātim, from gradus (“step”).
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