What does incremental mean?
Incremental means Pertaining to an increment..
Incremental
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to an increment..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to an increment.
- Occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
Example Sentences
The replies to questions indicate that the technology provided noncontractually is generally more routine and incremental than that protected by contracts.
We perform a full backup on Sunday, including the file foo.dat. On Wednesday, having modified foo.dat, it is stored on an incremental backup.
Synonyms for incremental
Antonyms for incremental
Related Words
Word Forms
- more incremental
- most incremental
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incremental?
Common synonyms include gradual, progressive.
What is the opposite of incremental?
Possible antonyms include decremental.
How do you use incremental in a sentence?
The replies to questions indicate that the technology provided noncontractually is generally more routine and incremental than that protected by contracts.
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