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German
Etymology
Tropfen + -weise
Pronunciation
Adjective
tropfenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular tropfenweiser, not comparable)
- dropwise
Usage notes
Since tropfenweise 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 tropfenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
Adverb
tropfenweise
- in drops, one drop at a time, dropwise
- Synonym: Tropfen für Tropfen
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