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progressive

UK
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
US
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

Translations

progressivenoun
progressives
pl
UK
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
US
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
progressistePersonne favorable aux réformes sociales ou politiques.
The progressive was known for championing environmental causes and social justice.
Le progressiste était connu pour défendre les causes environnementales et la justice sociale.
Additional translations
progressifEn grammaire: aspect verbal ou forme correspondant à cet aspect.
Synonyms
reformer
reformist
liberal
modernizer
innovator
forward-thinker
progressive thinker
change agent
leftist
radical
progressiveadjective
more progressive
Comp.
most progressive
Super.
UK
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
US
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
progressisteSurtout en politique et en sciences sociales.
The progressive candidate advocated for renewable energy and universal healthcare.
La candidate progressiste défendait les énergies renouvelables et la couverture santé universelle.
progressifSens général: qui se fait par degrés, qui évolue graduellement.
The disease showed a progressive decline in the patient's health over several months.
La maladie a provoqué une dégradation progressive de l'état de santé du patient pendant plusieurs mois.
Additional translations
progressifEn grammaire: aspect verbal en cours de déroulement.
progressifEn musique, surtout pour le rock.
Synonyms
advancing
forward-looking
innovative
reformist
modern
developing
improving
evolving
Antonyms
regressive
retrogressive

Definitions

progressivenoun
A person who advocates for or implements social reform or new, liberal ideas.
The progressive was known for championing environmental causes and social justice.
A member or supporter of a Progressive Party, especially in the United States.
The progressive attended the party's national convention to discuss policy changes.
A person who is forward-thinking and open to new ideas, methods, or changes.
As a progressive, she was always looking for innovative solutions to improve the community.
The progressive aspect of a verb or a verb form that expresses it.
English often uses the progressive to describe actions in progress, as in "He was running."
progressiveadjective
Favoring or promoting change or innovation, especially in political or social matters.
The progressive candidate advocated for renewable energy and universal healthcare.
Happening or developing gradually or in stages; step by step.
The disease showed a progressive decline in the patient's health over several months.
Characterized by continuous improvement or advancement.
The company adopted a progressive approach to employee training, ensuring skills were constantly updated.
Relating to or denoting a style of rock music characterized by a high level of technical skill and complex compositions.
The band's progressive sound attracted fans who appreciated intricate guitar solos and unconventional song structures.
Increasing in rate or amount as the taxable base or another measurable quantity increases.
A progressive tax system imposes higher rates on higher income brackets.
Relating to the verb aspect that expresses an ongoing or continuous action.
In the sentence "She is studying", the verb phrase is in the progressive aspect.
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