incrementalism
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/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/
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/ˌɪŋkrəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/
gradual change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incrementalism' originates from the word 'increment,' which comes from Latin 'incrementum,' meaning 'growth' or 'increase.'
Historical Evolution
'incrementum' transformed into the English word 'increment,' and eventually became 'incrementalism' to describe a policy approach.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'growth or increase,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making changes by degrees.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a policy or advocacy of making changes or achieving goals by degrees, in small steps.
The government adopted incrementalism to reform the healthcare system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 06:15