progressive

US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

UK /prəˈgresɪv/

A2
adj.AdjectiveBelieving in modern ideas about social change
The king's progressive ideas brought his country into the 21st century
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)People believing in bringing about social change
She is a progressive, about education
adj.AdjectiveIncreasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
The patient is suffering from a progressive disease.
adj.Adjective(Of a disease or condition) increasing in severity or extent; becoming more advanced.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder.
adj.Adjective(Of a tax) taking a proportionally greater amount from those on higher incomes.
Many countries have a progressive tax system.
adj.Adjective(Of a verb form or construction) expressing an action in progress.
The progressive aspect is used to describe actions in progress.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
She is a progressive who advocates for social justice.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A company selling insurance.
Progressive is a well-known insurance company in the United States.

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