scheibchenweise
German
Etymology
From Scheibchen + -weise.
Pronunciation
Adverb
scheibchenweise
Synonyms
- ("little by little"): Stück für Stück, stückweise
Related terms
Adjective
scheibchenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular scheibchenweiser, not comparable)
- piecemeal, piece-by-piece
- eine scheibchenweise Reform ― a piecemeal reform
- scheibchenweises Zerlegen ― dismantling, piece-by-piece
Usage notes
Since scheibchenweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.
Declension
Positive forms of scheibchenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
Further reading
- “scheibchenweise” in Duden online