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German
Etymology
Schicht + -weise
Pronunciation
Adverb
schichtweise
- in layers, layer by layer
- Synonym: schichtenweise
- ein schichtweise hergestelltes Teil ― a part produced in layers
Adjective
schichtweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular schichtweiser, not comparable)
- layered, stratified, layer by layer
- ein schichtweiser Aufbau ― a layered arrangement
Usage notes
Since schichtweise 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 schichtweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
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