piecewise

[ pees-wahyz ]

/ ˈpisˌwaɪz /

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adverb Mathematics.

denoting that a function has a specified property, as smoothness or continuity, on each of a finite number of pieces into which its domain is divided: a piecewise continuous function; a piecewise differentiable curve.

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Origin of piecewise

First recorded in 1665–75; piece + -wise

Words nearby piecewise

piece out, piecer, piece rate, pieces, piece together, piecewise, piecework, pie chart, piecrust, piecrust table, pied