noun

increment

Increment (noun) means the action of increasing or becoming greater.

noun

The action of increasing or becoming greater.

The amount of increase.

An amplification without strict climax, as in the following passage: "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, […] think on these things."

The amount of time added to a player's clock after each move.

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Etymology

From Middle English encrement, increment, from Latin incrēmentum, from incrēscō (whence increase), from in- + crēscō (“grow”). Equivalent to increase + -ment.

Rhymes for increment

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of increment?

"increment" (noun) means the action of increasing or becoming greater.

What are the different meanings of increment?

"increment" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of increasing or becoming greater; 2. The amount of increase; 3. An amplification without strict climax, as in the following passage: "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, […] think on these things.".