incrementally-gained
|in-cre-men-tal-ly-gained|
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/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli ɡeɪnd/
(incremental)
gradual increase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incrementally-gained' originates from the word 'incremental,' which comes from the Latin word 'incrementum,' meaning 'growth' or 'increase.'
Historical Evolution
'incrementum' transformed into the English word 'incremental,' and eventually became part of the compound adjective 'incrementally-gained.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth or increase,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'acquired in small steps.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
acquired or achieved in small, gradual steps.
The company saw incrementally-gained profits over the fiscal year.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 13:57