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incrementalism
[ in-kruh-men-tl-iz-uhm, ing- ]
noun
- a policy of making changes, especially social changes, by degrees; gradualism.
Other Words From
- incre·mental·ist noun adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of incrementalism1
Example Sentences
Ben Richmond, senior director of operations, podcasts Who you are voting for this year: Kamala Harris Why: Bureaucratic incrementalism might not be my ideal government, but it sure beats “One man’s list of personal grievances, plus whatever weird Christian nationalism the most sycophantic creeps in America can sneak in.”
This is no time for incrementalism.”
Incrementalism isn’t a dirty word.
Such incrementalism is bound to frustrate everyone — certainly Palestinians who yearn for statehood as well as right-wing Israelis who resist any thought of rebuilding Gaza, but also the Biden administration, which would prefer a big win in this election year.
"We're arguing for radical incrementalism: achieving massive change through small, short-term steps. And we're offering a much-needed contrast to many other climate scenarios, which may be more aligned with the status quo, which isn't working."
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