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  • 1. stepwise
  • 2. stepwise
  • Stepwise in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. stepwise
  • 2. stepwise
  • Stepwise in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. stepwise

adjective. one thing at a time.

Synonyms

  • in small stages
  • step-by-step
  • bit-by-bit
  • piecemeal

Antonyms

  • fast
  • steep
  • horizontal
  • vertical

Etymology

  • -wise (English)
  • wise (English)
  • step (English)
  • stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. stepwise

adverb. proceeding in steps.

Antonyms

  • abrupt

Etymology

  • -wise (English)
  • wise (English)
  • step (English)
  • stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Sentences with stepwise


1. Noun, singular or mass
When you're tired even before you get going, it only makes sense to introduce workout stress in a stepwise fashion so that you can find your limit for the day before you exceed it and crash.

2. Adjective
Talk about whether it maintains primarily stepwise motion or uses large skips and leaps.

3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
This project includes stepwise guidelines for designing and making a miniature town from scratch.

4. Verb, base form
The initial set-up and configuration of the virtual MCU is a brief, stepwise process that can be easily accomplished.

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