incrementally-directed
|in-cre-men-tal-ly-di-rect-ed|
/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
guided in small steps
Etymology
'incrementally-directed' originates from the combination of 'incremental' and 'directed'. 'Incremental' comes from the Latin 'incrementum', meaning 'growth', and 'directed' is derived from the Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'.
'incremental' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment', while 'directed' evolved from Latin 'directus' through Old French 'directer'.
Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth or increase', and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Together, they evolved to mean 'guided in small steps'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by being directed or guided in small, gradual steps or stages.
The project was incrementally-directed to ensure thoroughness.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 11:31