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- DictionaryPro·gres·sive/prəˈɡresiv/
adjective
- 1. happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step: "a progressive decline in popularity"
- 2. (of a group, person, or idea) favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas: "a relatively progressive governor"
noun
- 1. a person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas: "people tend to present themselves either as progressives or traditionalists on this issue"
- 2. a progressive tense or aspect: "the present progressive"
Progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging change in society or in the way that things are done: progressive ideas / attitudes. The left of the party is pressing for a more progressive social policy. a progressive school. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Definitions of progressive. adjective. favoring or promoting progress. “ progressive schools” synonyms: forward. at or near or directed toward the front. industrial. having highly developed industries. advanced, forward-looking, innovative, modern. ahead of the times. advancing, forward, forward-moving. moving forward. modernised, modernized.
1. : moving forward. the progressive movements of the hands of a clock. 2. : happening or developing gradually over a period of time. a progressive disease. 3. [more progressive; most progressive] : using or interested in new or modern ideas especially in politics and education. a progressive community/school.
4 days ago · 1. adjective. Someone who is progressive or has progressive ideas has modern ideas about how things should be done, rather than traditional ones. ...a progressive businessman who had voted for Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936. Willan was able to point to the progressive changes he had already introduced.
1 day ago · 1. adjective. Someone who is progressive or has progressive ideas has modern ideas about how things should be done, rather than traditional ones. ...a progressive businessman who had voted for Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936. Willan was able to point to the progressive changes he had already introduced.
adjective. favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: The city recently elected a progressive mayor. making progress toward better conditions; employing or advocating more enlightened or liberal ideas, new or experimental methods, etc.:
Mar 27, 2021 · noun. uk / prəʊˈɡresɪv / us. the progressive. the form of the verb that is used to show that an action is continuing. In English, the progressive is made with 'be' and the present participle. (Definition of progressive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
