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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.
a person who is progressive or who favors progress or reform, esp. in political matters
PROGRESSIVE meaning: 1. thinking or behaving in a new or modern way: 2. developing or happening gradually: 3…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Progressive Definition. Moving forward or onward. Continuing by successive steps. A progressive decline. Of, or concerned with, progression. Of or having to do with a person, movement, etc. thought of as being modern or advanced, as in ideas, methods, etc.
