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incrementally-moved

|in-cre-men-tal-ly-moved|

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/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli muːvd/

(incrementally-move)

gradual movement

Base FormNounVerb
incrementally-moveincremental movementincrementally move
Etymology
Etymology Information

'incrementally-moved' originates from the word 'incremental,' which comes from the Latin 'incrementum,' meaning 'growth' or 'increase,' combined with 'move,' from the Latin 'movere,' meaning 'to move.'

Historical Evolution

'incremental' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment,' and 'move' from Latin 'movere' through Old French 'movoir,' eventually forming the modern English term 'incrementally-moved.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth or increase,' and 'move' meant 'to change position,' evolving into the current meaning of 'moved in small steps.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

moved in small, gradual steps or stages.

The project was incrementally-moved to ensure accuracy.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 04:32