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Progressively
see synonyms of progressivelyAdverb
1. increasingly, more and more, progressively
advancing in amount or intensity
Example Sentences:'she became increasingly depressed'
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Progressively
see synonyms of progressivelyadjective
1.
of or relating to progress
2.
proceeding or progressing by steps or degrees
3. (often capital)
favouring or promoting political or social reform through government action, or even revolution, to improve the lot of the majority
a progressive policy
4.
denoting or relating to an educational system that allows flexibility in learning procedures, based on activities determined by the needs and capacities of the individual child, the aim of which is to integrate academic with social development
5.
(of a tax or tax system) graduated so that the rate increases relative to the amount taxed
Compare regressive (sense 2)6.
(esp of a disease) advancing in severity, complexity, or extent
7.
(of a dance, card game, etc) involving a regular change of partners after one figure, one game, etc
8.
denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages, including English, used to express prolonged or continuous activity as opposed to momentary or habitual activity
a progressive aspect of the verb "to walk" is "is walking."
noun
9.
a person who advocates progress, as in education, politics, etc
10.
a.
the progressive aspect of a verb
b.
a verb in this aspect
noun
1. US history
a member or supporter of a Progressive Party
2. Canadian history
a member or supporter of a chiefly agrarian reform movement advocating the nationalization of railways, low tariffs, an end to party politics, and similar measures: important in the early 1920s
adjective
3.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a Progressive Party, Progressive movement, or
Progressives
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Progressively
see synonyms of progressively adjective
1.
moving forward or onward
2.
continuing by successive steps
a progressive decline
3.
of, or concerned with, progression
4.
designating a tax whose rate increases as the base increases
5.
a.
favoring, working for, or characterized by progress or improvement, as through political or social reform
b.
of or having to do with a person, movement, etc. thought of as being modern or advanced, as in ideas, methods, etc.
6. US
of an educational system stressing individuality, self-expression, etc.
7. Grammar
indicating continuing action or state, or action in progress: used as of certain
verb forms (Ex: am working, as opposed to the simple form work)
8. Medicine
becoming more severe or spreading to other parts
said of a disease9. [P-]; Politics
of a Progressive Party
noun
10.
a person who is progressive, esp. one who favors political progress or reform
11. [P-]
a member of a Progressive Party
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Progressively
see synonyms of progressivelyadj.
1. Moving forward; advancing.
2. Proceeding in steps; continuing steadily by increments: progressive change.
3. Open to or favoring new ideas, policies, or methods: a progressive politician; progressive business leadership.
4. Progressive Of or relating to a Progressive Party: the Progressive platform of 1924.
5. Of or relating to progressive education: a progressive school.
6. Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases: a progressive income tax.
7. Tending to become more severe or wider in scope: progressive paralysis.
8. Grammar Designating a verb form that expresses an action or condition in progress.
9. Music Of or being a style that emphasizes virtuoso technique, rhythmic and melodic complexity, and unconventional forms and instrumentation: progressive rock; progressive jazz.
n.
1. A person who is open to or favors new ideas, policies, or methods, especially in politics.
2. Progressive A member or supporter of a Progressive Party.
3. Grammar A progressive verb form.
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