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Regressive Definition & Meaning

regressive
adjective
  1. (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases
  2. opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state

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  • "is cigarette tax progressive or regressive"
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Frequently asked questions

What does regressive mean?
(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state
What part of speech is regressive?
Regressive is an adjective.
How many definitions does regressive have?
Regressive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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