Synonyms of stepwise
5 similar words
Another word for stepwise is step-by-step. Other synonyms of stepwise are graduated, in order, step by step and incrementally.
Synonyms and similar words for stepwise
adjectiveOne (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal.
- step-by-stepProceeding from one step to the next in sequence.
- graduated
adverbOne step or stage at a time; step by step.
- in order
- step by stepGradually and steadily.
- incrementallyIn an incremental fashion; by small changes.
Meaning of stepwise
- adjective One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal.
- adverb One step or stage at a time; step by step.
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Questions about synonyms of stepwise
- What is another word for stepwise?
- Stepwise has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as step-by-step, graduated, in order, step by step and incrementally.
- What does stepwise mean?
- Stepwise means one (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal.
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