German edit

Etymology edit

Häppchen +‎ -weise

Pronunciation edit

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Adjective edit

häppchenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular häppchenweiser, not comparable)

  1. piecemeal
    ein häppchenweises Vorgehena piecemeal approach
    die häppchenweise Einführung neuer Technologienthe piecemeal introduction of new technologies

Usage notes edit

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 edit

Adverb edit

häppchenweise

  1. bit by bit, in small bits, in a piecemeal fashion
    Synonyms: scheibchenweise, stückchenweise, stückweise, brockenweise
    Grundrechte häppchenweise einschränkento curtail fundamental rights bit by bit

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