progressive (prəˈɡrɛsɪv
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Definitions
adjective
- of or relating to progress
- proceeding or progressing by steps or degrees
- (often capital) favouring or promoting political or social reform through government action, or even revolution, to improve the lot of the majority ⇒
a progressive policy
- denoting or relating to an educational system that allows flexibility in learning procedures, based on activities determined by the needs and capacities of the individual child, the aim of which is to integrate academic with social development
- (of a tax or tax system) graduated so that the rate increases relative to the amount taxed Compare regressive (sense 2)
- (esp of a disease) advancing in severity, complexity, or extent
- (of a dance, card game, etc) involving a regular change of partners after one figure, one game, etc
- denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages, including English, used to express prolonged or continuous activity as opposed to momentary or habitual activity ⇒
a progressive aspect of the verb ``to walk'' is ``is walking.''
noun
- a person who advocates progress, as in education, politics, etc
- the progressive aspect of a verb
- a verb in this aspect
Alternative Forms
proˈgressively adverb proˈgressiveness noun proˈgressivism noun proˈgressivist nounSynonyms
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enlightened,
liberal,
modern,
advanced,
radical,
enterprising,
go-ahead,
revolutionary,
dynamic,
avant-garde,
reformist,
up-and-coming,
forward-looking,
Progressive (prəˈɡrɛsɪv)
Definitions
noun
- US history a member or supporter of a Progressive Party
- Canadian history a member or supporter of a chiefly agrarian reform movement advocating the nationalization of railways, low tariffs, an end to party politics, and similar measures: important in the early 1920s
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a Progressive Party, Progressive movement, or Progressives
Usage examples
Lay down your arms and join us in the building of a free, noble, progressive homeland!
, Kara Kush (1986)Placebo effect Parkinson's symptoms are caused by the progressive destruction of cells producing the brain messaging chemical dopamine.
New Scientist (2003)Organizers say the hangings have come to symbolize progressive reforms, which to this day continue to inspire Quebec sovereigntists.
Globe and Mail (2003)In Mohammed's lifetime, during the seventh century, this was both revolutionary and progressive.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Yet the digestive problems did not seem either very great or progressive.
, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)