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STEPWISE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word stepwise. (exact relations)
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gradual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding in small stages

• (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

incremental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

progressive
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• favoring or promoting progress

• (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

noun

• a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

• a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

adjective satellite

• favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

• gradually advancing in extent

• (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

• advancing in severity

proportional
adjectiveadj
noun

• one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion

adjective satellite

• properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'

• having a constant ratio

sequential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in regular succession without gaps

serial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• pertaining to or composed in serial technique

• pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series

noun

• a serialized set of programs

• a periodical that appears at scheduled times

adjective satellite

• in regular succession without gaps

• of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations

steady
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not subject to change or variation especially in behavior

noun

• a person loved by another person

adverb

• in a steady manner

adjective satellite

• not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

• securely in position; not shaky

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• relating to a person who does something regularly

• not easily excited or upset

verb

• make steady

• support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

successive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in regular succession without gaps

systematic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by order and planning

• of or relating to taxonomy

phased
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• any distinct time period in a sequence of events

• (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary

• a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle

• (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)

verb

• arrange in phases or stages

• adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition

punctuated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• insert punctuation marks into

• to stress, single out as important

• interrupt periodically

staggered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• walk with great difficulty

• to arrange in a systematic order

• astound or overwhelm, as with shock

piecemeal
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adverb

• a little bit at a time

adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

bit-by-bit
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

in order
adjective satellite

• in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

in small stages
adverbadv
adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

step-by-step
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

Alternatives for GRADUAL

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