Definition of STEPWISE

stepwise

Adjective Satellite

  • one thing at a time

Adverb

  • proceeding in steps
    • "the voltage was increased stepwise"

Adj

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

Adv

  • One step or stage at a time; step by step

Adjective

  • Proceeding by steps or in a gradual progression.

Examples

  • His strategy evolved stepwise, adjusting to each new word played.

Origin / Etymology

From step + -wise.

Synonyms

bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step by step, step-by-step, graduated, in order, incrementally, sequentially

Scrabble Score: 13

stepwise: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
stepwise: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stepwise: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

stepwise: valid Words With Friends Word