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Piecewise

/ˈpisˈwaɪz/
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(adv) In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.

The function is defined in a piecewise manner on each interval.
They decided to implement the new system piecewise.
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The function was defined ____, with different formulas applying to different intervals.

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