incrementally finished

[/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli ˈfɪnɪʃt/]
adjective/verb phrase
terminado incrementalmente
1. Completed or finished in small, gradual steps or stages rather than all at once
The software project was incrementally finished over six months with regular releases.
O projeto de software foi terminado incrementalmente ao longo de seis meses com lançamentos regulares.
2. Achieved progressively, with each phase building upon the previous one
The house renovation was incrementally finished, room by room.
A renovação da casa foi terminada incrementalmente, cômodo por cômodo.
This phrase is particularly common in technology and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting the agile methodology and iterative development practices that have become standard in these industries. In Brazil, it's frequently used in tech startups and corporate environments, while in Portugal it appears more in formal technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gradually completedprogressively finishedstep-by-step completedphased completionstaged finishing
Antonyms / Antônimos
completed all at oncefinished abruptlysuddenly completedrushed completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminado incrementalmente
Standard usage in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
finalizado por etapas
Common in corporate/tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
concluído gradualmente
More colloquial variant
Portugal
concluído incrementalmente
Formal Portuguese equivalent, used in technical documentation

Related Words

incrementalgradualprogressivephased approachiterative processmilestone completion

Related Idioms & Phrases

piece by piece
step by step
little by little
one brick at a time
building block approach
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