Progression: meaning, definitions and examples

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progression

 

[ prษ™หˆษกrษ›สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A sequence of numbers, geometric shapes, or other objects that follow a specific pattern or rule.

Synonyms

order, sequence, series

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น progressรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค—เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fortschritt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ progresi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ progres

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒ่กŒ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท progression

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ progresiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilerleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ–‰ (์ง„์ „)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ progrese

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ progres

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›ๅฑ• (jรฌnzhวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napredovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framvinda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะตัั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irษ™lilษ™yiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ progresiรณn

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,037 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.