Incremental

/ɪnˈkrɛmɛntl/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Describing gradual, step-by-step increases or additions, especially in legal processes or rights.
    The court approved incremental changes to patent laws to address emerging technologies.

Forms

  • incrementally

Commentary

Use 'incremental' to emphasize changes or developments occurring in small, measured stages rather than all at once.

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