Associations to the word «Piecemeal»

Wiktionary

PIECEMEAL, adjective. Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
PIECEMEAL, adverb. Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
PIECEMEAL, adverb. Into pieces or parts.
PIECEMEAL, verb. (transitive) To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.
PIECEMEAL, noun. A fragment; a scrap.

Dictionary definition

PIECEMEAL, adverb. A little bit at a time; "the research structure has developed piecemeal".
PIECEMEAL, adjective. One thing at a time.

Wise words

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