schrittweiser

Schrittweiser is a German adjective describing processes that are carried out in discrete steps. The term combines Schritt (step) with Weise (manner). The base form schrittweise is common in everyday language, while schrittweiser appears as the inflected form before masculine or mixed nouns in singular, for example: ein schrittweiser Ansatz. The neuter form is schrittweises Vorgehen, the feminine form eine schrittweise Methode.

In usage, schrittweise or schrittweiser conveys incremental progression and is common in technical, scientific, and educational contexts. It denotes an approach that is evaluated after each step, with possible adjustments before proceeding. This is often contrasted with continuous or holistic approaches, where changes are applied without discrete intermediate checks.

In fields such as computer science, mathematics, engineering, or policy design, stepwise methods describe algorithms, decision processes, or implementation plans that proceed through predefined stages. The term is roughly synonymous with stufenweise in many contexts, though nuance exists: schrittweise can function as an adverb meaning “step by step,” whereas schrittweiser is the attributive masculine nominative singular form before a noun. Overall, the concept highlights a gradual, controllable progression rather than an all-at-once change.