progressive

Definitions of progressive in various dictionaries:

noun - a tense of verb s used in describing action that is on-going

noun - a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

adj - favoring or promoting progress

adj - favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

adj - (of taxes) adj usted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

adj - gradually advancing in extent

adj - (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

adj - advancing in severity

Moving forward; advancing.

Proceeding in steps; continuing steadily by increments: progressive change.

Promoting or favoring progress toward better conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods: a progressive politician; progressive business leadership.

Of or relating to progressive education: a progressive school.

Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases: a progressive income tax.

Tending to become more severe or wider in scope: progressive paralysis.

Designating a verb form that expresses an action or condition in progress.

A person who actively favors or strives for progress toward better conditions, as in society or government.

A progressive verb form.