gradvis

Gradvis is an adverb used in Danish, Norwegian Bokmål, and Swedish to indicate that a change or process occurs gradually or in steps, rather than suddenly.

The term is typically used to describe slow, continuous developments, such as a temperature rise, a learning curve, or a policy rollout. It emphasizes gradual progression over time or across stages.

Etymology: Gradvis is a compound of grad, meaning degree or step, and vis, meaning manner. It is native to the North Germanic language family and is cognate across Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, with similar forms in related languages. In modern usage, gradvis remains common in formal and informal contexts.

Similar terms in English include gradual, gradually, and gradational.