English Explanatory Dictionary

piecewise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.
  2. Throughout separate parts, but not necessarily throughout the whole.
adj
  1. Defined by subfunctions and subdomains
  2. Clipping of piecewise linear.

Word forms

piecewise

Etymology

From piece + -wise.

Synonyms

piecemeal apiece piecewise-defined

Derived words

piecewise function piecewise linear piecewiseness piecewise smooth nonpiecewise piecewisely
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