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 our view, the core search business is still attracting incremental ad dollars in the shift to digital and mobile. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Prenatal and postpartum visits are covered as preventive care without cost sharing, although any incremental procedures done in the calendar year before delivery could increase out-of-pocket patient expenses. — Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026

That incremental approach is likely to become standard advice. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Comcast said total Content & Experiences saw $440 million in incremental revenue from the FIFA World Cup and Studios. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2026