HyperDic: piecemeal

English > 2 senses of the word *piecemeal*:
ADVERB	all	piecemeal, little by little, bit by bit, in stages	a little bit at a time / time
ADJECTIVE	all	piecemeal, bit-by-bit, in small stages, step-by-step, stepwise	one thing at a time

piecemeal > pronunciation
Sounds	piy'smiy.l
Rhymes	abele ... zeal: 65 rhymes with iyl...

English > *piecemeal*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	One thing at a time.
Synonyms	bit-by-bit, in small stages, step-by-step, stepwise
Broader	gradual	proceeding in small stages / stages
Spanish	deslavazado

English > *piecemeal*: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	A little bit at a time / time.
Example	"the research structure has developed piecemeal"
Synonyms	little by little, bit by bit, in stages
Spanish	deslavazadamente, desordenadamente, gradualmente, poco a poco