piece
meal
1
in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once
- The information was revealed piecemeal, with new details emerging over time.
- He worked piecemeal on his novel, writing a few pages each day.
- The solution came piecemeal, with each breakthrough contributing to the final answer.
- Their approach was piecemeal, addressing issues as they arose rather than with a set plan.
- The company implemented the changes piecemeal, introducing new policies over several months.
Synonyms: