incremental
adjective
uk/ˌɪnkrəˈmentəl/ ushappening gradually, in a series of small amounts:
We plan to make incremental improvements to our existing products.
The system requires fundamental reform rather than incremental change.
HR
relating to a system in which employees receive a regular increase in the amount they are paid:
Staff receive incremental pay increases as they improve their knowledge and expertise.
There are incremental scales for the various grades of staff.
ACCOUNTING
relating to the extra profit or income that comes from something such as a new business activity:
The company generates incremental revenue through new contracts.
incrementally
adverb uk/ˌɪŋkrəˈmentəli/ us/-ṱəl-/
It is possible to negotiate a payment program to cover late taxes incrementally.