Piecemeal
(
adverb
,
adjective
)
(As an adverb)
Piecemeal ( adverb )
In a gradual or gradual manner; bit by bit.
Origin:
From the middle english word 'pecemele', which means 'by pieces'.
Examples:
- The wall was being built piecemeal.
- She pieced together the shattered vase piecemeal.
- The company grew piecemeal over several years.
- The picture was completed piecemeal with each stroke of the brush.
- He solved the puzzle piecemeal over several hours.
(As an adjective)
Piecemeal ( adjective )
In a gradual or gradual manner; bit by bit.
Origin:
From the middle english word 'pecemele', which means 'by pieces'.
Examples:
- The wall was being built piecemeal.
- She pieced together the shattered vase piecemeal.
- The company grew piecemeal over several years.
- The picture was completed piecemeal with each stroke of the brush.
- He solved the puzzle piecemeal over several hours.