incrementally

Definitions

In a series of small, gradual stages or additions.

By increasing in amount, value, or size.

Examples

The software team decided to improve the application incrementally rather than releasing a massive update.

We need to increase our daily exercise incrementally to avoid injury and build stamina.

The company's profits have grown incrementally over the past five years due to consistent market expansion.

Synonyms

gradually step-by-step progressively piecemeal bit by bit slowly successively

Antonyms

abruptly suddenly instantly rapidly all at once precipitously immediately