Synonyms of incremental

incremental

adjective

ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 

1

as in gradual

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees

the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gradual
• piecemeal
• phased
• gradational
• step-by-step
• progressive
• imperceptible
• tapered
• stepped
• decrescent
• increscent
• inching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sudden
• abrupt
• discontinuous
• acute
• dynamic
• sharp
• volatile
• saltatory
• changeable
• meteoric

2

as in cumulative

produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things

the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cumulative
• accumulative
• additive
• gradual
• accretive
• stepwise
• conglomerative
• step-by-step
• progressive
• aggregated
• built-up
• accrued
• accruable
• compiled
• amassed
• increscent
• conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressive
• decremental
• degressive
• decrescent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incremental

Putin’s army proved unable to advance on the frontline; Ukrainian troops even made incremental progress in liberating territory. — Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

Some proponents of tighter regulation will accept incremental progress, while others push for more sweeping change. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

That means earning a stronger voice in product, pricing and commercial planning—and agreeing on how success will be judged, from incremental revenue and customer lifetime value to brand demand and speed of action. — Radoslav Nedelchev, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

For readers watching household budgets, the math favors incremental change. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026