Gradatim

//ɡɹæ.dæˈtiːm// adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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

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"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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