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incrementally-deployed

|in-cre-men-tal-ly-de-ployed|

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/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli dɪˈplɔɪd/

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'incrementally-deployed' originates from the combination of 'incremental' and 'deploy,' where 'incremental' comes from the Latin 'incrementum,' meaning 'growth,' and 'deploy' from the French 'déployer,' meaning 'to unfold.'

Historical Evolution

'incremental' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment,' and 'deploy' from the French 'déployer,' eventually forming the modern English term 'incrementally-deployed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth or increase,' and 'deploy' meant 'to unfold or spread out.' Over time, 'incrementally-deployed' evolved to mean 'introduced in stages.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

implemented or introduced in stages or steps over time.

The software was incrementally-deployed to ensure stability.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 06:31