Synonyms for piecemeal
- adverb
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Bit by bit
Other
apart, apiece, gobbetmeal, piecemealwise, asunder formal dated
Adjective
1. Gradual
Other
Definitions
- adv. 1
Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
- adj. 1
Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
Near-synonyms: piecewise, stepwise; see also Thesaurus:gradual
Example sentences
- apiece Shovels and spades sold for ten dollars apiece.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| piecemeal | falling | |
| apiece | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- apart2
- 6 letters
- apiece2
- 7 letters
- gradual3, asunder3
- 8 letters
- stepwise
- 9 letters
- gradually4, piecewise
- 10 letters
- gobbetmeal
- 13 letters
- piecemealwise
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (apart2 = 2 syllables).