slow onset

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

Used to describe a condition or event that begins gradually.

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Examples (10)

  • The disease is characterized by its slow onset, making early diagnosis difficult.
  • Many chronic conditions have a slow onset, developing over months or years.
  • The economic recession had a slow onset, with indicators gradually worsening.
  • The slow onset of his symptoms initially led doctors to misdiagnose his illness.
  • Changes in climate often exhibit a slow onset, making their immediate impact hard to perceive.
  • Her recovery from the injury had a slow onset, requiring sustained physical therapy.
  • The slow onset of fatigue is a common sign of overtraining in athletes.
  • Unlike a sudden earthquake, the volcano's eruption had a slow onset with increasing tremors.
  • Educators noted the slow onset of literacy skills in some students, prompting additional support.
  • The slow onset of winter brought a gradual drop in temperature and occasional snow.