stepped
/stɛpt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs.
Adjective
Examples
a stepped key
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stepped” mean?
Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs.
Is “stepped” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.