schichtweise

German

Etymology

Schicht +‎ -weise

Adverb

schichtweise

  1. in layers, layer by layer
    Synonym: schichtenweise
    ein schichtweise hergestelltes Teil ― a part produced in layers

Adjective

schichtweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular schichtweiser, not comparable)

  1. layered, stratified, layer by layer
    ein schichtweiser Aufbau ― a layered arrangement

Usage notes

Since schichtweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.

Declension

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