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 Word Forms

• incrementally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of incremental¹

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

Example Sentences

Nuno said he has avoided making too many changes to West Ham's tactics and is instead focusing on making incremental improvements.

From BBC

In recent years, the seven states have adopted a series of incremental water-saving plans to try to prevent the reservoirs from reaching perilously low levels.

From Los Angeles Times

“It happened incrementally, every day, little by little,” Bates said.

From Los Angeles Times

One minister said the "time for incremental change has passed – we don't have long", conscious all the time of Reform breathing down their neck.

From BBC

Despite those efforts, lease rates have improved only incrementally, if at all this year.

From Los Angeles Times