incremental

adjective

in·​cre·​men·​tal ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce incremental (audio)
ˌin-
Synonyms of incremental
: of, relating to, being, or occurring in especially small increments
incremental additions
incremental change
incrementally
ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce incremental (audio)
ˌin-
adverb

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the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards
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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 In a recent Truist note, company management is said to be willing to consider incremental land sales to fund buybacks, which could support the stock price. — Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 For readers watching household budgets, the math favors incremental change. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incremental

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of incremental was in 1696

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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incremental. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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