incrementally

American  

[in-kruh-men-tl-ee, ing-] / ˌɪn krəˈmɛn tl i, ˌɪŋ- /

adverb

1. by a series of increases or additions.

   Salary for this position starts at $50,338, rising incrementally to $54,113 per annum.

   Instruments are incrementally added to the song to build up and fill out the chords.

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Etymology

Origin of incrementally

First recorded in 1825–35; incremental ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

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incrementally

Some items boosted only incrementally by a percentage point or so, while other snacks and goodies jumped as much as 25%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

That might mean investing incrementally in such pockets of the equities market with “your next dollar,” as opposed to selling or rotating portfolios aggressively to buy shares, she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 5, 2026

He said: "We've noticed it going down incrementally every year, but, when the sun comes out, it's all OK again, so we just got to make our money in that time."

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

In San Diego and San Jose, Calif., affordability strains that preceded the pandemic have let up incrementally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026

We turn onto a different highway, and the speed limit goes back up incrementally, but Radar is driving slowly anyway.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green