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Piecemeal

🔄 Synonyms of "Piecemeal"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
gradualnounProceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
stepwiseOne step or stage at a time; step by step
step-by-stepnounProceeding from one step to the next in sequence.
bit by bitA small amount at a time
little by littleA small amount at a time.
in stagesa little bit at a time
bit-by-bitone thing at a time
in small stagesone thing at a time

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Piecemeal"

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WordDefinition
gradualProceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
stepwisenounOne (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal
bit by bitA small amount at a time
little by littleA small amount at a time.
step-by-stepProceeding from one step to the next in sequence.
bit-by-bitone thing at a time
in small stagesone thing at a time
in stagesa little bit at a time
scatteredDispersed, spread apart into disunited units.
graduallyIn a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
progressivelyIn a progressive manner.
sparseNot dense; meager; scanty
incrementalOccurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
fragmentaryConsisting of fragments; disconnected; scattered.
splitDivided.
fragmentedbroken into fragments
separatelyIn a separate manner; not together; apart.
partialExisting as a part or portion; incomplete.
separateApart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
case-by-caseSeparate and distinct from others of the same kind; treated individually.

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