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Stepwise Definition & Meaning

stepwise
adverb
  1. proceeding in steps; "the voltage was increased stepwise"
adjective
  1. one thing at a time

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Frequently asked questions

What does stepwise mean?
proceeding in steps; "the voltage was increased stepwise" one thing at a time
What part of speech is stepwise?
Stepwise is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does stepwise have?
Stepwise has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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