incremental

[ in-kruh-men-tl, ing- ]

adjective

1. increasing or adding on, especially in a regular series:

   small, incremental tax hikes.

incremental

/ ˌɪnkrɪˈmɛntəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, using, or rising by increments

Other Words From

• in·cre·men·tal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of incremental¹

First recorded in 1675–85; increment + -al ¹

Example Sentences

So far under him improvement has been incremental.

From BBC

But this kind of incremental approach could prevent the progress of abortion rights measures in contested states.

From Slate

It is the feeling of anxiety stoked by the constant throws to Kornacki or King at each incremental release of results, close in affect to compulsively refreshing social media during a mass shooting or natural disaster.

From Los Angeles Times

Four years later, their work to deliver reparations is more incremental than recording-breaking.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the past month, officials have announced a raft of incremental measures to lift the economy, including cutting interest rates and financial support for the property and stock markets.

From Los Angeles Times