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