No. 2,057 in German
schrittweise
Step-by-step; gradually.
In a sentence
Wir arbeiten schrittweise an der Lösung des Problems.
We are working step by step on solving the problem.
used as an adverb describing the manner of progress, meaning 'step by step'
Die schrittweise Einführung neuer Regeln hat den Übergang erleichtert.
The gradual introduction of new rules has facilitated the transition.
used as an adjective modifying 'Einführung', meaning 'gradual'
Schrittweise eröffneten sich neue Möglichkeiten, die vorher unvorstellbar waren.
Step by step, new opportunities emerged that were previously unimaginable.
used as an adverb explaining the sequential nature of events, synonymous with 'gradually'
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