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German
Pronunciation
Adverb
stufenweise
- gradually
- stufenweise einführen. ― to introduce gradually.
- progressively, incrementally
Related terms
Adjective
stufenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular stufenweiser, not comparable)
- step-by-step, stepwise, gradual, staged
- ein stufenweises Vorgehen ― a step-by-step approach
- ein stufenweises Auslaufen ― a gradual phasing out
Usage notes
Since stufenweise 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 stufenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
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