Gradually (4-2-4)
'gradually' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for piecemeal that I've seen before include "Bit by bit; unsystematic" , "Unsystematically" , "a little at a time" , "A bit at a time" , "Claim epee in gradual unsystematic way" .)
'gradually' is the definition.
(I know that gradually can be written as step by step)
This is the entire clue.
(Another definition for step-by-step that I've seen is " One thing at a time".)
'gradually' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for inch by inch that I've seen before include "Very gradually" , "By small degrees" .)
'gradually' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for by degrees that I've seen before include "A little at a time" , "How graduates gained success at university" , "Step by step, gradually (2.7)" .)
'gradually' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bit by bit that I've seen before include "Gradually, a little at a time" , "Piecemeal" , "in a gradual sequence" , "What might be found in tack room" , "Two adjacent pieces" .)