incremental

adjective

in·​cre·​men·​tal ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 

ˌin-

: of, relating to, being, or occurring in especially small increments

incremental additions

incremental change

incrementally

ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē 

ˌin-

adverb

Synonyms of incremental

• gradual

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

However, there have been interesting announcements as the summer starts this year, from incremental progress to attention-grabbing promises. —ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026

This change has fundamentally revolutionized the pace of innovation—shifting us away from incremental advances and toward more rapid, system-level transformations across science and engineering. —Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026

Even the most optimistic Sox fans expected only incremental improvement, not a playoff run. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Digital advertising may be among the strongest winners, generating and estimate of roughly $5 billion in incremental global advertising spending, with 73% flowing through digital channels. —Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing incremental

• incremental repetition

Rhymes for incremental

• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental
• incidental
• instrumental
• interdental
• monumental
• nonjudgmental