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- Dictionaryprogressive/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
adjective
- 1. happening or developing gradually or in stages: "a progressive decline in popularity" Similar
- 2. (of a person or idea) favouring social reform: "a relatively progressive Minister of Education"
noun
- 1. an advocate of social reform: "people tend to present themselves either as progressives or traditionalists on this issue"
- 2. a progressive tense or aspect: "the present progressive"
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The meaning of PROGRESSIVE is of, relating to, or characterized by progress. How to use progressive in a sentence.
PROGRESSIVE definition: 1. developing or happening gradually: 2. A progressive medical condition continues to develop, or…. Learn more.
Progressive definition: favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters. See examples of PROGRESSIVE used in a sentence.
PROGRESSIVE meaning: 1. developing or happening gradually: 2. A progressive medical condition continues to develop, or…. Learn more.
13 meanings: 1. of or relating to progress 2. proceeding or progressing by steps or degrees 3. favouring or promoting political.... Click for more definitions.
happening or developing steadily. a progressive reduction in the size of the workforce. a progressive muscular disease. (also continuous) (grammar) connected with the form of a verb (for example I am waiting or It is raining) that is made from a part of be and the present participle.
In the field of grammar, progressive refers to a type of verb tense that describes ongoing action. This word applies to lots of things that slowly increase, change, or progress.
PROGRESSIVE meaning: 1. thinking or behaving in a new or modern way: 2. developing or happening gradually: 3…. Learn more.
What does the word progressive mean? There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word progressive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. progressive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
PROGRESSIVE meaning: 1 : moving forward; 2 : happening or developing gradually over a period of time