Progression: meaning, definitions and examples
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progression
[ prษหษกrษสษn ]
mathematics
A sequence of numbers, geometric shapes, or other objects that follow a specific pattern or rule.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Fibonacci sequence is a famous example of a progression in mathematics.
- The arithmetic progression 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 follows a common difference of 2.
music
A series of chords or notes that follow a harmonic or melodic pattern, often used to create tension and resolution in music.
Synonyms
chord sequence, harmonic sequence
Examples of usage
- The chord progression in this song is very catchy and memorable.
- The progression from the dominant to the tonic chord creates a sense of resolution.
general
The act of advancing or moving forward, especially in a gradual or systematic way.
Synonyms
advancement, development, evolution
Examples of usage
- The progression of technology has greatly impacted our daily lives.
- Her career progression within the company has been impressive.
Translations
Translations of the word "progression" in other languages:
๐ต๐น progressรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Fortschritt
๐ฎ๐ฉ progresi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะณัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ progres
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒ่ก (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท progression
๐ช๐ธ progresiรณn
๐น๐ท ilerleme
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํ (์ง์ )
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ progrese
๐ธ๐ฐ progres
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๅฑ (jรฌnzhวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ napredovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ framvinda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะณัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ แแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ irษlilษyiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ progresiรณn
Word origin
The word "progression" originated from the Latin word "progressio", which means advancement or moving forward. It has been used in various fields such as mathematics, music, and general contexts to denote the idea of advancement, sequence, or development. The concept of progression is fundamental in understanding patterns, growth, and evolution in different aspects of life.
See also: progress, progressing, progressive, progressively, progressiveness, progressivism.