The difference between Step by step and Stepwise
When used as adverbs, step by step means from one stage to the next in sequence, 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 Step by step and Stepwise
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Step by step as an adverb:
From one stage to the next in sequence.
Examples:
"We were shown the process step by step."
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Step by step as an adverb:
Gradually and steadily.
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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