schichtweise

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German

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Etymology

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Schicht +‎ -weise

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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schichtweise

  1. in layers, layer by layer
    Synonym: schichtenweise
    ein schichtweise hergestelltes Teila part produced in layers
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Adjective

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schichtweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular schichtweiser, not comparable)

  1. layered, stratified, layer by layer
    ein schichtweiser Aufbaua layered arrangement

Usage notes

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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

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