punktuell
Translation
selective, specific, point-by-point, occasional
Examples
Wir brauchen eine punktuelle Lösung für dieses Problem.
We need a specific solution for this problem.
Die Hilfe erfolgte nur punktuell.
The help was only provided selectively.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] selective, specific a selective improvement
[Adverb] selectively, sporadically The help was only provided sporadically.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selective, specific, targeted; Antonym: flächendeckend (comprehensive, widespread)
Etymology
From German 'Punkt' (point, dot) + the adjective suffix '-uell'. Literally 'point-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of focusing on a single 'Punkt' (point) rather than the whole area. It's about precision, not broad coverage.