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Incrementally

/ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl.i/
adverbCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4520 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    In a series of small, regular additions or steps.

    "The software is updated incrementally to ensure stability."
  2. 2

    By gradual increases or growth over a period of time.

    "Their market share grew incrementally each quarter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'incrementum' meaning growth or increase, via late Latin and 17th-century English 'increment'. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in the modern era to describe actions proceeding by discrete additions or gradual steps.

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