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incrementally-renovated

|in-cre-men-tal-ly-re-no-vat-ed|

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/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪd/

gradual renewal

Etymology
Etymology Information

'incrementally' originates from the Latin word 'incrementum,' meaning 'growth' or 'increase,' and 'renovated' comes from the Latin 'renovare,' meaning 'to renew.'

Historical Evolution

'Incrementally' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment,' and 'renovated' transformed from the Latin 'renovare' through Old French 'renover.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'incrementally' meant 'growth in small steps,' and 'renovated' meant 'renewed.' Over time, they combined to describe a process of gradual renewal.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

refers to something that has been renovated in small, gradual steps over time.

The building was incrementally-renovated to preserve its historical charm while updating its facilities.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 01:29