incrementally-developed
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/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli dɪˈvɛləpt/
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/ˌɪŋkrəˈmɛntəli dɪˈvɛləpt/
gradual development
Etymology
'incrementally-developed' originates from the combination of 'incremental' and 'developed'. 'Incremental' comes from the Latin word 'incrementum', meaning 'growth', and 'developed' comes from the Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'to unwrap'.
'incremental' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Middle English, while 'developed' transformed from Old French 'desveloper' to the modern English 'develop'.
Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth', and 'developed' meant 'to unwrap'. Over time, 'incrementally-developed' evolved to mean 'developed in small, gradual steps'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
developed in small, gradual steps or stages.
The software was incrementally-developed to ensure stability.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 06:30