incrementally-fixed
|in-cre-men-tal-ly-fixed|
/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli-fɪkst/
gradual correction
Etymology
'incrementally-fixed' originates from the combination of 'incremental' and 'fixed'. 'Incremental' comes from the Latin 'incrementum', meaning 'growth', and 'fixed' from the Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
'incremental' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment', while 'fixed' evolved from the Latin 'fixus' through Old French 'fixer'.
Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth or increase', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened or secured'. Together, they evolved to mean 'corrected in small steps'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that has been corrected or improved in small, gradual steps.
The software was incrementally-fixed to improve its performance.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 20:57