1.
gradual, step-by-step, phased
Proceeding in stages or steps rather than all at once.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 段階的に (gradually, in stages)
- Noun: 段階 (stage, phase, step)
COMMON PATTERNS:
USAGE: Often used in business, policy, and technical contexts to describe phased implementation or gradual changes.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 徐々に: Gradually (emphasizes slowness)
- 段階的に: Step by step (emphasizes distinct stages)
Related Words
Related:
段階