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progressive
01
supporting and encouraging positive change and advancement
Example
She is known for her progressive views, always advocating for positive change and innovation.
He works for a progressive company that prioritizes sustainability and diversity.
02
advocating for social, political, or economic reform and improvement
Example
The new mayor implemented progressive policies aimed at reducing inequality and improving public services.
Her progressive views on education reform gained widespread support among parents and teachers.
03
(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
04
advancing in severity
05
gradually increaing in extent or degree
Example
The disease showed progressive symptoms, worsening over time.
They implemented a progressive tax system that increased rates for higher incomes.
06
(of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position
Example
The teacher explained that the progressive tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing.
In the sentence ' She is reading a book,' the verb ' is reading' is in the present progressive form.
Progressive
01
a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
02
a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
word family
progress
Verb
progressive
Adjective
nonprogressive
Adjective
nonprogressive
Adjective
progressively
Adverb
progressively
Adverb
progressiveness
Noun
progressiveness
Noun
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