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Definitions

piecemeal

[pees-meel] / ˈpisˌmil /
ADJECTIVE
bit-by-bit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gradual
WEAK
at intervals by fits and starts fragmentary intermittent interrupted little-by-little partial patchy spotty step-by-step
ADVERB
bit by bit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gradually
WEAK
at intervals by degrees by fits and starts discontinuously fitfully intermittently little by little partially sporadically step by step

Example Sentences

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Apple delivered new Siri capabilities piecemeal in the following months, and the company announced in March 2025 that a full Siri overhaul would be pushed to 2026.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Officials said Rainey's home was the model for the scheme, with whole-house renovations aimed at lifting households clear of fuel poverty, rather than piecemeal upgrades to one aspect of a house seen in previous schemes.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

“But it’s so piecemeal — on this podcast or in that interview,” he continues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Where better to go to find piecemeal work?

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

People would build a kiosk in their garage, buy wholesale bread and eggs, and then resell them piecemeal.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah