piecemeal

UK
/ˈpiːs.miːl/
US
/ˈpisˌmil/

Translations

piecemealadjective
more piecemeal
Comp.
most piecemeal
Super.
The company made piecemeal improvements to the software.
Компания внесла постепенные улучшения в программное обеспечение.
The piecemeal approach to the project led to inconsistent results.
Фрагментарный подход к проекту привел к непоследовательным результатам.
piecemealadverb
UK
/ˈpiːs.miːl/
US
/ˈpisˌmil/
Synonyms
slowly and steadily
one step at a time
piece by piece
by degrees
in stages
step by step
little by little
bit by bit

Definitions

piecemealadjective
Characterized by being done or made in a gradual or fragmented way, rather than all at once.
The piecemeal approach to renovating the house meant it took several years to complete.
piecemealadverb
Bit by bit; gradually or piece by piece.
The old barn was dismantled piecemeal over the summer.
Into pieces; into separate parts, especially by force (archaic or literary).
The ancient statue was blasted piecemeal by the explosion.