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incremental

inc·re·men·tal

US/ˌɪnkrʌˈmɛntʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

  • “lecturers enjoy...steady incremental growth in salary”

Origin

From increment + -al.

Phrases

  • incremental backup
  • incremental game

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