piecemeal

/P IY1 S M IY0 L/
noun
  1. 1

    A fragment; a scrap.

verb
  1. 1

    To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.

adjective
  1. 1

    Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.

Synonyms

adverb
  1. 1

    Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.

  2. 2

    Into pieces or parts.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/piecemeal