Synonyms for

Incremental

Verb / ˌɪnkrʌˈmentʌl / Another word for incremental — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

increasing or adding on in small amounts

Synonyms & similar words

gradual step-by-step progressive continuous unfolding evolving cumulative ongoing building progressing developing increasing expanding augmenting additive accretionary accruing accruement amplifying

Synonyms by register

Formal

gradual progressive stepwise iterative

Informal

bit by bit little by little step by step

Literary

piecemeal in stages

Antonyms

complete sudden abrupt total instantaneous radical

Common collocations

  • incremental change
  • incremental improvement
  • incremental cost
  • incremental approach
  • incremental development
  • incremental steps
  • incremental increase

Word family

noun increment
adverb incrementally

Usage note

Often used in technical, business, or scientific contexts to describe changes that happen in small, successive steps. It implies a slow but steady progression rather than a large, sudden shift.

Example sentences

  1. The plant grew taller in incremental stages.
  2. The student improved their grades through incremental study habits.
  3. The company increased their profits through incremental sales growth.
  4. The artist added incremental details to their painting over time.
  5. The team achieved success through incremental improvements to their strategy.

Quotes

  • Incremental improvements are better than no improvements at all. - Bob Parsons
  • Small incremental daily improvements are the key to staggering long-term results. - Darren Hardy
  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out. - Robert Collier

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