schichtweise
German edit
Etymology edit
Adverb edit
schichtweise
- in layers, layer by layer
- Synonym: schichtenweise
- ein schichtweise hergestelltes Teil ― a part produced in layers
Related terms edit
- reihenweise
- gruppenweise
- scharenweise
- löffelweise
- tellerweise
- scheibchenweise
- portionsweise
- absatzweise
- abschnittweise
- stufenweise
- schrittweise
Adjective edit
schichtweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular schichtweiser, not comparable)
- layered, stratified, layer by layer
- ein schichtweiser Aufbau ― a layered arrangement
Usage notes edit
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 edit
Positive forms of schichtweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
Further reading edit
- “schichtweise” in Duden online