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