Antonyms of adj bit_by_bit

1 sense of bit-by-bit

Sense 1
bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise -- (one thing at a time)

INDIRECT (VIA gradual) -> sudden -- (happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure")

Similarity of adj bit_by_bit

1 sense of bit-by-bit

Sense 1
bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise -- (one thing at a time)
       => gradual (vs. sudden) -- (proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices")

Synonyms of adv bit_by_bit

2 senses of bit by bit

Sense 1
piecemeal, little by little, bit by bit, in stages -- (a little bit at a time; "the research structure has developed piecemeal")

Sense 2
gradually, bit by bit, step by step -- (in a gradual manner; "the snake moved gradually toward its victim")