ಅರ್ಥ : A little bit at a time.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							The research structure has developed piecemeal.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : in stages, little by little, piecemeal
ಅರ್ಥ : In a gradual manner.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							The snake moved gradually toward its victim.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : gradually, step by step