Meaning
A speed that is not fast or is unhurried.
Practice Bank
3 exercisesThe old man walked at a __________ due to his age.
If you want to enjoy the scenery, I recommend moving at a __________.
The project progressed at a __________ because of the limited resources.
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From Old English 'slāw' (slow, inactive, sluggish) and Old French 'pas' (step, pace). The combination emerged in Middle English to describe a leisurely or unhurried speed. The concept of 'slow' has roots in Germanic languages, emphasizing a lack of quickness, while 'pace' derives from Latin 'passus' (a step), highlighting movement. Thus, 'slow pace' literally means 'unhurried step' or 'unhurried movement', conveying the idea of a gentle and deliberate rate of progress.
