blockwise

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

block +‎ -wise

Adjective[edit]

blockwise (not comparable)

  1. (computing) In terms of blocks of data.
  2. (geometry) Allowing movement vertically or horizontally only, as if navigating the edges of a grid pattern.

Adverb[edit]

blockwise (not comparable)

  1. (computing) In terms of blocks; one block of data at a time.