gradualism
pronunciation
How to pronounce gradualism in British English:
UK [ˈgrædʒuəlɪzəm]
How to pronounce gradualism in American English:
US [ˈɡrædʒuəˌlɪzəm]
Word Origin
- gradualism (n.)
- "a gradual method of action," 1832, in abolitionist literature, as a disparaging term (opposed to immediatism), from gradual + -ism. Related: Gradualist; gradualistic.
Example
- 1. But its policy of gradualism risks being overtaken by events .
- 2. If the telecoms industry is anything to go by , this gradualism will fail .
- 3. We 're not talking about massive gains the renminbi was up a mere 0.06 percent on the day but the symbolism of the successive records was powerful given that china 's default mode is unremitting gradualism .