incremental

• Relatif à une augmentation ou à un ajout, en particulier par étapes successives ou selon une échelle fixe.

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

1. Gradual increaseB2formal

   Increasing or adding gradually by small, regular steps or degrees.

   incrémental (augmentation graduelle)

   • The company saw incremental growth in sales over the quarter.
   • Software updates are often incremental to avoid major disruptions.
   • They made incremental improvements to the manufacturing process.

   Synonymescumulativegradationalgradualpiecemealprogressivestepwise

   Antonymesabruptdiscontinuousdrasticquantumradicalsteepsudden

2. Related to incrementsC1formal

   Relating to or designating the process of adding small amounts to achieve a larger total.

   incrémental (relatif aux incréments)

   • The project budget followed an incremental funding model.
   • Incremental development allows for better risk management.
   • The policy changes were introduced in an incremental manner.

   Synonymesadditivecumulativegradualpiecemealstepwise