'incrementally-resolved' originates from the combination of 'incremental' and 'resolved'. 'Incremental' comes from the Latin 'incrementum', meaning 'growth', and 'resolved' from the Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen or release'.

'Incremental' evolved from the Latin 'incrementum' through Old French 'increment', while 'resolved' evolved from Latin 'resolvere' through Old French 'resolver'.

Initially, 'incremental' meant 'growth or increase', and 'resolved' meant 'to loosen or release'. Over time, they combined to describe a process solved in steps.