piecewise

adverb

piece·​wise ˈpēs-ˌwīz How to pronounce piecewise (audio)
: with respect to a number of discrete intervals, sets, or pieces
piecewise continuous functions

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of piecewise was in 1674

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piece together

piecewise

piecework

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“Piecewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piecewise. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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