piecemeal

Meanings

• adjective

  Divided into small parts or sections; incomplete or fragmentary

  - "The report was piecemeal, with some sections missing critical information."
  - "The construction project was completed piecemeal, with different contractors working on different parts."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈpiːs.miːl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bit , lump , portion , apportion , mete out , parcel out , stepwise , apart , bit by bit , little by little

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Variants

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piecemeal

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'sold by the piece' or 'sold in small portions'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'piecemeal' has been in use since the late 15th century.

2. In the food industry, 'piecemeal' is used to describe meat that is sold by the pound rather than in pre-cut portions.

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Related Concepts

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1. fragmented: Related to the concept of being divided into small parts or sections

2. incomplete: Related to the concept of not having all the necessary parts or information

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Culture

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In literature, 'piecemeal' is often used metaphorically to describe the way information is presented or revealed in a story or narrative.

How to Memorize "piecemeal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a puzzle being put together piecemeal. Imagine each piece as a small part of the whole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piecemeal' with the idea of being divided into small parts or sections.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'piecemeal': 'Parts Is Each Essential Meaningfully Arranged'.

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