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piecemeal definition

piece·meal (pēs′mēl′)

adverb

  1. piece by piece; in small amounts or degrees
  2. into pieces or parts

Etymology: ME pecemel < pece (see piece) + -mele: see -meal

adjective

made or done in pieces or one piece at a time

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