The difference between Gradatim and Stepwise

When used as adverbs, gradatim means step by step, whereas stepwise means one step or stage at a time.


Stepwise is also adjective with the meaning: one (small) step or stage at a time.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gradatim and Stepwise

  1. Gradatim as an adverb (obsolete):

    step by step; gradually and methodically.

  1. Stepwise as an adjective:

    One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal

  1. Stepwise as an adverb:

    One step or stage at a time; step by step

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