English adjective: piecemeal | |||
1. | piecemeal one thing at a time | ||
Synonyms | bit-by-bit, in small stages, step-by-step, stepwise | ||
Similar | gradual | ||
Antonyms | sudden | ||
English adverb: piecemeal | |||
1. | piecemeal a little bit at a time | ||
Samples | The research structure has developed piecemeal. | ||
Synonyms | bit by bit, in stages, little by little | ||