regressive
reg
ˈrəg
rēg
re
re
ssive
sɪv
siv
British pronunciation
/ɹɪɡɹˈɛsɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "regressive"in English

regressive
01

having a tendency to return to a less developed or earlier state

example
Examples
The regressive tax policy disproportionately affected low-income families.
02

(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases

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