This is the 1666th most frequent Chinese word.
逐
"逐" means "to pursue, chase, drive out, or one by one."
逐渐 means 'gradually', and '逐' indicates a gradual progression.
人们逐渐适应了新的环境。
People gradually adapted to the new environment.
逐一 means 'one by one', indicating sequential action.
球队逐一挑选合适的球员。
The team selects suitable players one by one.
逐步 means 'step by step', conveying progressive improvement.