Gadit

piecemeal

Definitions
1adjectiveDone or made in a gradual way, in separate stages or parts, rather than all at once.
The renovation of the old house was done in a piecemeal fashion, one room at a time.
The company introduced changes piecemeal, starting with the marketing department.
She tackled the project piecemeal, addressing each issue as it arose.
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Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Word parts
piece (a part) + meal (a portion or time)
Originally meant
a part at a time
Background
The word 'piecemeal' comes from Middle English, where 'piece' referred to a part and 'meal' referred to a portion or time. It originally described something done in parts or stages.