increment
Translation
increment, increase, rise
Examples
He receives a salary increment each year.
He receives a salary increment each year.
The machine adjusts in small increments.
The machine adjusts in small increments.
Grammar Patterns
((an increment)) ((in sth.)) a small increase in something He reported an increment in profits.
((in increments)) ((of sth.)) in small, regular steps of a certain amount Please adjust the setting in increments of five.
Similar Words
Synonyms: increase, addition, gain; Antonyms: decrease, reduction
Etymology
From Latin 'incrementum' (growth, increase), from 'increscere' (to grow in or upon). 'in-' (in) + 'crescere' (to grow).
Memory Tips
Think of 'IN-CREase-ment'. It's a small, step-by-step increase.