progressive

Definition

• n. a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
• adj. favoring or promoting progress
• adj. favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
• adj. (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

Word forms

Plural

progressives

Example sentences

1. n.

   As a progressive, she always advocates for social change and equality.

2. a.

   The progressive policies of the new government aim to improve education and healthcare.