progressive
IPA: prʌgrˈɛsɪv
noun
- A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
- (grammar) A progressive verb; a verb used in the progressive tense and (in English) generally conjugated to end in -ing.
- A member or supporter of a Progressive Party.
adjective
- Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
- Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.
- Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
- (politics) Liberal.
- (education) Of or relating to progressive education.
- (of an income tax or other tax) Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases.
- Advancing in severity.
- (grammar) Continuous.
- Belonging to or supporting a Progressive Party.
- Of or pertaining to such a party, its policies, or its membership.
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