stepwise-finished
|step-wise-fin-ished|
B2
/ˈstɛpˌwaɪz ˈfɪnɪʃt/
completed in stages
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stepwise-finished' originates from the combination of 'stepwise' and 'finished', where 'stepwise' means 'in a series of steps' and 'finished' means 'completed'.
Historical Evolution
'Stepwise' and 'finished' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'stepwise-finished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'stepwise' and 'finished' were used separately, but over time they were combined to describe a process completed in stages.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
completed in a series of steps or stages.
The project was stepwise-finished to ensure quality at each stage.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 09:54