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German
Etymology
Häppchen + -weise
Pronunciation
Adjective
häppchenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular häppchenweiser, not comparable)
- piecemeal
- ein häppchenweises Vorgehen ― a piecemeal approach
- die häppchenweise Einführung neuer Technologien ― the piecemeal introduction of new technologies
Usage notes
Since häppchenweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.
Declension
Positive forms of häppchenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
Adverb
häppchenweise
- bit by bit, in small bits, in a piecemeal fashion
- Synonyms: scheibchenweise, stückchenweise, stückweise, brockenweise
- Grundrechte häppchenweise einschränken ― to curtail fundamental rights bit by bit
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