stufenweise

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German[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adverb[edit]

stufenweise

  1. gradually
    stufenweise einführen.to introduce gradually.
  2. progressively, incrementally

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Adjective[edit]

stufenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular stufenweiser, not comparable)

  1. step-by-step, stepwise, gradual, staged
    ein stufenweises Vorgehena step-by-step approach
    ein stufenweises Auslaufena gradual phasing out

Usage notes[edit]

Since stufenweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.

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