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
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
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Conclusion In conclusion, the emergence of AI mobile engineering platforms is more than an incremental technological advancement.
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Hashim Hayat, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Palomar Health confirmed in an email that the comments referred to the medical provider’s 2023 incentive program, which offered up to $100,000 to nurses who committed to staying through 2026, receiving incremental payments in installments each year.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
But the positive incremental steps and momentum gathered over the last couple of months can’t fizzle out in the form of injuries and losses again, or even the biggest loyalist could lose hope.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
JPMorgan said at its investor day in May that its newer branches are expected to ultimately contribute more than $160 billion in incremental deposits.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Hashim Hayat, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Palomar Health confirmed in an email that the comments referred to the medical provider’s 2023 incentive program, which offered up to $100,000 to nurses who committed to staying through 2026, receiving incremental payments in installments each year.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
But the positive incremental steps and momentum gathered over the last couple of months can’t fizzle out in the form of injuries and losses again, or even the biggest loyalist could lose hope.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
JPMorgan said at its investor day in May that its newer branches are expected to ultimately contribute more than $160 billion in incremental deposits.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for incremental
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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incremental. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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