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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.
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By degrees.obsolete
- Horns, upon the due accession of Moisture, doth gradually become Soft.
syn. sluggishly · step by step · bit by bit · by degrees · piecemeal · by inches · continually · footmeal · inch by inch · gradatim · gradually · little by little
ant. abruptly · suddenly · suddently