📈incremental

adjective
/ˌɪŋ.krɪˈmen.təl/

Meaning

Increasing gradually in small amounts or steps.
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

Example Sentences

The company made incremental improvements to the software.

Incremental changes ensure sustainability.

The company made incremental improvements in its technology.

Example Expressions

incremental progress

Synonyms

gradual, step-by-step, progressive, cumulative, successive, steady, continuous, systematic
Entry 1
gradual, step-by-step, progressive, cumulative, successive
Entry 2
gradual, step-by-step, progressive, steady, continuous, systematic
Entry 3
gradual, progressive

Antonyms

sudden, abrupt, immediate, dramatic, radical, revolutionary
Entry 1
sudden, abrupt, immediate
Entry 2
sudden, abrupt, dramatic, radical, revolutionary, immediate
Entry 3
sudden, abrupt

Collocations

incremental changes, incremental steps, incremental approach, incremental benefits

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