The difference between Piecemeal and Stepwise
When used as adverbs, piecemeal means piece by piece, whereas stepwise means one step or stage at a time.
When used as adjectives, piecemeal means made or done in pieces or one stage at a time, whereas stepwise means one (small) step or stage at a time.
Piecemeal is also noun with the meaning: a fragment.
Piecemeal is also verb with the meaning: to divide or distribute piecemeal.
check bellow for the other definitions of Piecemeal and Stepwise
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Piecemeal as an adjective:
Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
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Piecemeal as an adverb:
Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
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Piecemeal as an adverb:
Into pieces or parts.
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Piecemeal as a verb (transitive):
To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.
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Piecemeal as a noun:
A fragment; a scrap.
Examples:
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Stepwise as an adjective:
One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal
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Stepwise as an adverb:
One step or stage at a time; step by step