piecewise.
In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.
Meaning & usage
In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.
Throughout separate parts, but not necessarily throughout the whole.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English piece Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Indo-European *weyd-s-ós Proto-Germanic *wīsaz Proto-Germanic *-wīsaz Proto-West Germanic *-wīs Old English -wīs Middle English -wis English -wise English piecewise From piece + -wise.
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Clipping of piecewise linear.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English piece Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Indo-European *weyd-s-ós Proto-Germanic *wīsaz Proto-Germanic *-wīsaz Proto-West Germanic *-wīs Old English -wīs Middle English -wis English -wise English piecewise From piece + -wise.
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