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- [graj-oo-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈgrædʒ u əˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈɡræ.dʒuə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [graj-oo-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈgrædʒ u əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of gradualism word
- noun gradualism the principle or policy of achieving some goal by gradual steps rather than by drastic change. 1
- noun gradualism Philosophy. a theory maintaining that two seemingly conflicting notions are not radically opposed, but are related by others partaking in varying degrees of the character of both. 1
- noun gradualism Biology. a tenet in evolutionary theory maintaining that species evolve slowly and continuously over long periods of geological time. 1
- noun gradualism A policy of gradual reform rather than sudden change or revolution. 1
- noun gradualism the policy of seeking to change something or achieve a goal gradually rather than quickly or violently, esp in politics 0
- noun gradualism the theory that explains major changes in rock strata, fossils, etc in terms of gradual evolutionary processes rather than sudden violent catastrophes 0
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Origin of gradualism
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35; gradual + -ism
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Parts of speech for Gradualism
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gradualism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gradualism usage trend in Literature
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