Pairwise

//ˈpɛə.waɪz// adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Occurring in pairs; two at a time. not-comparable

    "They proceeded to make pairwise comparisons."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In or by pairs. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"We consider now pairwise non-isomorphic factor modules of this faithful module."

Etymology

From pair + -wise.

Related phrases

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