Incremental (adjective)

1. Relating to, denoting, or involving an increase, especially a gradual one.
2. Relating to or involving a step-by-step process of development or improvement.
3. Relating to or involving incremental changes or additions.

Origin:

From latin incrementum ("increase") + -al.

Examples:

1. The company has implemented an incremental approach to cost cutting.
2. The changes were incremental and hardly noticeable.
3. The incremental revenue from the new product line was significant.
4. The incremental costs associated with the project were underestimated.
5. The incremental improvements in technology have made a big difference.