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incrementalist position

[ɪnˈkreməntəlɪst pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: incrementalist positions
posição incrementalista
1. A political or policy approach that favors gradual, step-by-step changes rather than radical or sweeping reforms
The incrementalist position suggests that social change should occur through small, manageable reforms rather than revolutionary upheaval.
A posição incrementalista sugere que a mudança social deve ocorrer através de pequenas reformas gerenciáveis, em vez de uma revolução.
2. In decision-making, an approach that makes marginal adjustments to existing policies rather than comprehensive overhauls
The government adopted an incrementalist position on healthcare reform, making modest adjustments each year.
O governo adotou uma posição incrementalista sobre a reforma da saúde, fazendo ajustes modestos a cada ano.
Synonyms
gradualismreformismpiecemeal approachmuddling through
Antonyms
revolutionary positionradical reformcomprehensive overhaultransformative change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição incrementalista
Standard usage in political and policy discussions
Portugal
posição incrementalista
Used in academic and political contexts; may also use 'abordagem gradualista'
General
posição de reformas graduais
Alternative phrasing emphasizing gradual reform

Related Idioms & Phrases

step-by-step approach
one brick at a time
gradual progress
playing it safe
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