incrementally-introduced
|in-cre-men-tal-ly-in-tro-duced|
/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli ˈɪntrəˌdjuːst/
gradual introduction
Etymology
'incrementally-introduced' is a compound word formed from 'incrementally' and 'introduced'. 'Incrementally' originates from the Latin word 'incrementum', meaning 'growth', and 'introduced' comes from the Latin 'introducere', meaning 'to lead in'.
'Incrementally' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment', while 'introduced' evolved from Latin 'introducere' through Old French 'introduire'.
Initially, 'incrementally' meant 'growth by small steps', and 'introduced' meant 'to lead in'. Together, they convey the idea of gradual introduction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
introduced in small, gradual steps or stages.
The new software features were incrementally-introduced to ensure stability.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 01:42