STEPWISE

piecemeal, in small stages, bit-by-bit, step-by-step, stepwise

(adjective) one thing at a time

stepwise, step by step

(adverb) proceeding in steps; “the voltage was increased stepwise”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

stepwise (not comparable)

One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal

Adverb

stepwise (comparative more stepwise, superlative most stepwise)

One step or stage at a time; step by step

Synonyms

• in order, step by step; see also sequentially or incrementally

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

1 May 2025

ECONOMIC

(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee shop is the Al Masaa Café, which has 1,050 seats. The coffee shop was inaugurated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 August 2014.

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