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1piecemeal

adverb piece·meal \ˈpēs-ˌmēl, -ˈmēl\

Definition of PIECEMEAL

1
:  one piece at a time :  gradually
2
:  in pieces or fragments :  apart
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First Known Use of PIECEMEAL

14th century

2piecemeal

adjective

: done or made in a gradual way in a series of separate steps

Full Definition of PIECEMEAL

:  done, made, or accomplished piece by piece or in a fragmentary way <piecemeal reforms in the system>

First Known Use of PIECEMEAL

1600
PIECEMEAL Defined for Kids

piecemeal

adverb piece·meal \ˈpēs-ˌmēl\

Definition of PIECEMEAL for Kids

:  one piece at a time :  little by little <The repairs were made piecemeal.>

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