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Gradually vs Contabescent - What's the difference?

gradually | contabescent |

As an adverb gradually

is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As an adjective contabescent is

wasting away gradually.

gradually

English

Adverb

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

    contabescent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Wasting away gradually.
    • (Darwin)
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