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

  1. Piecemeal as an adjective:

    Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.

  1. Piecemeal as an adverb:

    Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.

  2. Piecemeal as an adverb:

    Into pieces or parts.

  1. Piecemeal as a verb (transitive):

    To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.

  1. Piecemeal as a noun:

    A fragment; a scrap.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek R. Vaughan"

  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