incremental
adjective
in·cre·men·tal
ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
ˌin-
: of, relating to, being, or occurring in especially small increments
incremental additions
incremental change
Examples of incremental in a Sentence
the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum
the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards
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Despite the substantial naming upgrade, the improvement seemed incremental.
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Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
In this case, incremental sales tax growth that would otherwise go towards state and local government priorities will be tied up in debt service stadiums on the STAR bonds.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Dec. 2025
Even incremental steps toward paying these balances down can reduce financial stress and free up cash flow over time.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
In this case, incremental sales tax growth that would otherwise go towards state and local government priorities will be tied up in debt service stadiums on the STAR bonds.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Dec. 2025
Even incremental steps toward paying these balances down can reduce financial stress and free up cash flow over time.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incremental
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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incremental. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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