incremental
/ɪŋkrɪˈmɛnt(ə)l/adjective
1Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale: incremental changes to the current system the incremental cost of sending additional newsletters
1.1 Mathematics Denoting a small positive or negative change in a variable quantity or function.
Derivatives
incrementally
- Incrementally, we made choices that maximized short-term cash flow at the expense of long-term vision and planning.
- "That's going on all through our industry - taking a basic product and adding value incrementally."
- I realize that many ideas evolve incrementally.
Origin
Early 18th century: from increment + -al.
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