Adjective / Adverb
stufenweise
Pronunciation: /ˈʃtuː.fəˌvaɪ̯zə/
step-by-step, stepwise, gradual, staged
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- step-by-step, stepwise, gradual, staged
Adverb
- gradually
- progressively, incrementally
Example sentence
Die neuen Regeln werden stufenweise eingeführt.
The new rules are being introduced gradually.
Usage
- stufenweise vorgehen — to proceed step by step; in successive stages
- eine stufenweise Einführung — a phased introduction; adjective with an ending before the noun
Die Beleuchtung wurde stufenweise heller, bis der ganze Saal sichtbar war.
The lighting grew brighter in stages until the whole hall was visible.