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incrementally

/ˌɪŋ.krəˈmɛn.təl.i/
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Adjective:incremental
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• adverb

1

In a series of small, regular, or gradual steps, stages, or additions rather than all at once.

Example

"The engineering team decided to roll out the new software features incrementally to monitor system stability."

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• Rhymes for incrementally

• Nearby Words

incredulousness
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incriminate
incriminating
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'incremental' plus '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin noun 'incrementum' (growth or increase), from the verb 'increscere' (to grow in or upon).

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