increment
UK: ˈɪŋkrəmənt | US: ˈɪŋkrəmənt
n. an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale
n. (Mathematics) a small positive or negative change in a variable quantity
vt. to increase by a series of regular additions
The word "increment" originates from Latin incrementum, derived from increscere ("to grow upon"). The morpheme in- signifies "into," while cre- comes from crescere ("to grow"), a root shared with words like "increase" and "crescent." The suffix -ment denotes a resulting state or action. Over time, "increment" evolved to describe gradual growth or additive steps, reflecting its logical progression from physical growth to abstract numerical or quantitative additions.
The salary is adjusted annually with a 5% increment.
The algorithm calculates the increment in temperature over time.
Each increment in the scale represents a 10-unit change.
The team decided to increment the budget by small amounts.
Regular increments in exercise intensity improve endurance.