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

In general, exercising three days per week is enough, though additional time or days spent exercising can have incremental effects on longevity, muscle building, and weight loss. —Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025

Those concessions translate to an incremental, $600 million windfall for the long-standing members, league officials have said. —David Teel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025

However, these incremental gains come with significantly higher computational demands and costs. —Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025

Amid those incremental changes, Stars players are embracing the opportunity for a fresh start in 2025. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025