/
ˈɪŋkrɪm(ə)nt/
n.
- an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
▸a regular increase in salary on such a scale.
- Mathematics a small positive or negative change in a variable quantity or function.
Derivative
- incremental adj.
- incrementally adv.
Etymology
ME: from L. incrementum, from the stem of increscere (see increase).
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