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German
Etymology
From Scheibchen + -weise.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃaɪ̯pçənˌvaɪ̯zə/
- Hyphenation: scheib‧chen‧wei‧se
Adverb
scheibchenweise
- in small slices
- little by little, bit by bit
Synonyms
Adjective
scheibchenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular scheibchenweiser, not comparable)
- piecemeal, piece-by-piece
- eine scheibchenweise Reform ― a piecemeal reform
- scheibchenweises Zerlegen ― dismantling, piece-by-piece
Usage notes
Since scheibchenweise 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 scheibchenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
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