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piece·meal
 piecemeal
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- pronunciation:
- pis
mil
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adverb |
definition: |
by adding or doing one piece at a time; gradually.
I acquired my collection piecemeal. |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
done or made one piece at a time.
The government promised reform but we have seen only piecemeal progress. |
related words: |
gradual |
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