3syllables
progressive
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Definitions ofprogressive
1noun
- A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
- (grammar) A progressive verb; a verb used the progressive tense and generally conjugated as to end in -ing.
1adjective
- Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
- Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.
- Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods.
Example: "a progressive politician"
- Liberal.
- Of or relating to progressive education.
Example: "a progressive school"
- (of an income tax or other tax) Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases.
- Advancing in severity.
Example: "progressive paralysis"
- (grammar) Continuous.
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