Word:
Incremental
Status:
Adjective
Meaning:
Relating or denoting to increase or addition, especially one in a series of a large scale.
Sentences:
1) The incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery to an art museum was impressive.
2) The incremental total of my baseball cards is more than my chances of a scholarship.
Origin:
From increment- + -all.
First use:
1696
Synonyms:
gradual, phased, step-by-step
Antonyms:
adrupt, sudden.
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