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

For more than three years, Starship’s development has been defined by a series of spectacular successes and failures, accruing incremental progress in between. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026

Although the visit produced no major breakthroughs on the countries’ fundamental differences, analysts said the incremental steps were noteworthy. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Incremental demand does not automatically become incremental profit. — Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

After stocks, private equity and cash attracted the most incremental capital with a net 15% of respondents increasing their allocations in each category, according to the survey. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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