piecewise

CEFRC1

/ˈpisˈwaɪz/

adverb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In separate parts, with each part following its own rule.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    Defined by subfunctions and subdomains

Examples

  • The function is defined in a piecewise manner on each interval.

  • The mathematician defined a piecewise function on the graph.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Throughout separate parts, but not necessarily throughout the whole.

  2. In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Clipping of piecewise linear.

More examples

In context

  • They decided to implement the new system piecewise.

  • Near-synonyms: piecemeal, apiece

  • One could even do the recount piecewise, starting with the most questionable regions.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank function was defined in pieces, so it had jumps in its graph.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adverb

From piece + -wise.