Progressive Definition
progressive
adjective
- favoring or promoting progress; "progressive schools"
- favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
- (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
- gradually advancing in extent
- (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position; "progressive euchre"; "progressive tournaments"
- advancing in severity; "progressive paralysis"
noun
- a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
- a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
"Progressive" in song lyrics
See how progressive is used in real songs:
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"center for progressive"
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"rcbs progressive"
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"personal progressive"
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Words that rhyme with progressive
Usage tips for "progressive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "progressive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for progressive to find words that pair well.