incremental

adjective

in·​cre·​men·​tal ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce incremental (audio)
ˌin-
: of, relating to, being, or occurring in especially small increments
incremental additions
incremental change
incrementally adverb

Examples of incremental in a Sentence

the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards
Recent Examples on the Web Keep in mind that the gas engine and regenerative braking system provide incremental charging. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 By investing to regain pre-GFC productivity growth, advanced economies stand to gain between $1,500 and $8,000 in incremental GDP per capita by 2030. Chris Bradley, Fortune Europe, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for incremental 

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Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of incremental was in 1696

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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incremental. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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