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step·wise  (stpwz)
adj.
1. Marked by a gradual progression as if step by step: "Quantum mechanics is a natural system of stepwise interactions that governs very small things" (Malcom W. Browne).
2. Music Moving from one tone to an adjacent one.
stepwise adv.
stepwise [ˈstɛpˌwaɪz]
adj
1. arranged in the manner of or resembling steps
2. (Music, other) Music US proceeding by melodic intervals of a second
adv
1. with the form or appearance of steps; step by step
2. (Music, other) Music US in a stepwise motion
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.stepwise - one thing at a time
bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step
gradual - proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"
Adv.1.stepwise - proceeding in steps; "the voltage was increased stepwise"
step by step
Translations
stepwise
adj, adv → schritt- or stufenweise
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