progressiveness (noun)

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• progressiveness — progressive ► ADJECTIVE 1) proceeding gradually or in stages. 2) favouring innovation or social reform. 3) (of tax) increasing as a proportion of the sum taxed as that sum increases. 4) (of a card game or dance) involving successive changes of… …   English terms dictionary

• progressiveness — noun see progressive I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• progressiveness — noun The quality of being progressive Syn: progressivity …   Wiktionary

• progressiveness — noun advancement toward better conditions or policies or methods • Syn: ↑progressivity • Derivationally related forms: ↑progressive (for: ↑progressivity), ↑progressive • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• progressive — adjective 1》 proceeding gradually or in stages: a progressive decline in popularity.     ↘(of a disease or ailment) increasing in severity.     ↘(of tax) increasing as a proportion of the sum taxed as that sum increases. 2》 favouring social… …   English new terms dictionary

• progressive — I. adjective Date: circa 1612 1. a. of, relating to, or characterized by progress b. making use of or interested in new ideas, findings, or opportunities c. of, relating to, or constituting an educational theory marked by emphasis on the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• progressive — 1 adjective 1 supporting new or modern ideas and methods, especially in politics and education: a progressive administration | progressive and forward looking policies 2 happening or developing gradually over a period of time: the progressive… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• progressive — /prəˈgrɛsɪv / (say pruh gresiv) adjective 1. favouring or advocating progress, improvement, or reform, especially in political matters. 2. progressing or advancing; making progress towards better conditions, more enlightened or liberal ideas, the …  

• progressive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) proceeding gradually or in stages. 2) favouring innovation or social reform. 3) (of tax) increasing as a proportion of the sum taxed as that sum increases. 4) (of a card game or dance) involving successive changes of partner. 5)… …   English terms dictionary

• progressively — progressive ► ADJECTIVE 1) proceeding gradually or in stages. 2) favouring innovation or social reform. 3) (of tax) increasing as a proportion of the sum taxed as that sum increases. 4) (of a card game or dance) involving successive changes of… …   English terms dictionary

• progressivity — noun advancement toward better conditions or policies or methods • Syn: ↑progressiveness • Derivationally related forms: ↑progressive, ↑progressive (for: ↑progressiveness) • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary