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- Dictionaryprogressive/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
adjective
- 1. happening or developing gradually or in stages: "a progressive decline in popularity" Similar
- 2. (of a person or idea) favouring social reform: "a relatively progressive Minister of Education"
noun
- 1. an advocate of social reform: "people tend to present themselves either as progressives or traditionalists on this issue"
- 2. a progressive tense or aspect: "the present progressive"
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The meaning of PROGRESSIVE is of, relating to, or characterized by progress. How to use progressive in a sentence.
Progressive definition: favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters. See examples of PROGRESSIVE used in a sentence.
PROGRESSIVE definition: 1. developing or happening gradually: 2. A progressive medical condition continues to develop, or…. Learn more.
Progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging change in society or in the way that things are done: progressive ideas / attitudes. The left of the party is pressing for a more progressive social policy. a progressive school. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. synonyms: liberal, liberalist. see more. adjective. advancing in severity. “ progressive paralysis”. synonyms: active. tending to become more severe or wider in scope.
1. of or relating to progress. 2. proceeding or progressing by steps or degrees. 3. (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. 4.
1. advocating progress or reform, esp. in political and social matters. 2. employing or advocating more liberal ideas, new methods, etc.: a progressive community. 3. noting or characterized by progress, progression, reform, innovation, etc. 4. ( cap.) of or pertaining to a Progressive Party.
PROGRESSIVE meaning: 1. thinking or behaving in a new or modern way: 2. developing or happening gradually: 3…. Learn more.
Progressive definition: favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters. See examples of PROGRESSIVE used in a sentence.
happening or developing steadily. a progressive reduction in the size of the workforce. a progressive muscular disease. (also continuous) (grammar) connected with the form of a verb (for example I am waiting or It is raining) that is made from a part of be and the present participle.
