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scheibchenweise

scheibchenweise

German

Adverb

scheibchenweise

  1. In small slices
  2. little by little, bit by bit

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Related terms

Adjective

scheibchenweise (not comparable)

  1. piecemeal, piece-by-piece
    eine scheibchenweise Reform ― a piecemeal reform
    scheibchenweises Zerlegen ― dismantling, piece-by-piece

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Usage notes

Since scheibchenweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.