inchmeal Definition
- 1by inches; gradually and steadily
- 2in small increments
Using inchmeal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inchmeal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The construction of the building proceeded inchmeal.
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The company's profits increased inchmeal over the years.
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She learned to play the piano inchmeal, practicing a little bit every day.
inchmeal Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of inchmeal
from Middle English 'ynchemelle', meaning 'inch by inch'
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Summary: inchmeal in Brief
The term 'inchmeal' [ˈɪntʃmiːl] refers to something that is done gradually and steadily, often in small increments. It can be used to describe the progress of a project or skill development, as in 'The construction of the building proceeded inchmeal.'
