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单词 incremental
释义

incremental

adjective

in·​cre·​men·​tal ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce incremental (audio)
ˌin-
: 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

Synonyms

  • gradational
  • gradual
  • phased
  • piecemeal
  • step-by-step
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Example Sentences

the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards
Recent Examples on the Web The theory behind the never-ending pursuit of personnel is that even incremental improvements at the bottom of the roster make a difference in the overall competitive environment. Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 In solar power, for instance, PV module factories are now so large and the manufacturing process so efficient that incremental improvements are much harder to come by. Greg Ip, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Care organizations must reimagine the underlying business and clinical models of care delivery with transformational change, not incremental improvements. Chakri Toleti, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The last 50 years of development within the global supply chain have been defined by incremental improvements in efficiency, timing, and connectedness. Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 But Gamm cautions that progress will be incremental. Connie Chang Chinchio, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2022 He was initially paid $900,000 for his first year before seeing incremental increases. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2022 The cost of running a debt-relief program would be incremental in following years, since the bulk of the forgiveness would be occur in its initial year, according to Penn Wharton. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 The budget makes modest, incremental increases to a wide variety of programs and initiatives. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

incremental

adjective

1
as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gradual
  • piecemeal
  • phased
  • gradational
  • step-by-step
  • imperceptible
  • progressive
  • tapered
  • stepped
  • decrescent
  • increscent
  • inching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sudden
  • discontinuous
  • abrupt
  • dynamic
  • acute
  • sharp
  • saltatory
  • volatile
  • changeable
  • meteoric
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2
as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • cumulative
  • accumulative
  • additive
  • gradual
  • accretive
  • stepwise
  • conglomerative
  • accrued
  • aggregated
  • progressive
  • accruable
  • step-by-step
  • increscent
  • amassed
  • compiled
  • built-up
  • conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • decremental
  • regressive
  • degressive
  • decrescent
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