English edit

Etymology edit

block +‎ -wise

Adjective edit

blockwise (not comparable)

  1. (computing) In terms of blocks of data.
  2. (geometry) Allowing movement vertically or horizontally only, as if navigating the edges of a grid pattern.

Adverb edit

blockwise (not comparable)

  1. (computing) In terms of blocks; one block of data at a time.