Synonyms of incremental

incremental

adjective

ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 

1

as in gradual

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees

the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gradual
• piecemeal
• phased
• gradational
• step-by-step
• progressive
• imperceptible
• tapered
• stepped
• decrescent
• increscent
• inching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sudden
• abrupt
• discontinuous
• acute
• dynamic
• sharp
• volatile
• saltatory
• changeable
• meteoric

2

as in cumulative

produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things

the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cumulative
• accumulative
• additive
• gradual
• accretive
• stepwise
• conglomerative
• step-by-step
• progressive
• aggregated
• built-up
• accrued
• accruable
• compiled
• amassed
• increscent
• conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressive
• decremental
• degressive
• decrescent

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of incremental

Third quarter sales at the company are up 2 percent, which is enough for Dickson, who’s focused on steady, incremental growth. —Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

Normally, that’s because changes to the Speedmaster are rather incremental. —Chris Hall, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024

The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024

Trading up could contribute to more than $2 billion in incremental spending, according to Adobe. —Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024