Progressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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progressive

 

[ prษ™หˆษกresษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in politics

Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.

Synonyms

forward-thinking, innovative, modern

Examples of usage

  • The progressive candidate promised to bring about positive changes in the community.
  • Her progressive views on social issues resonated with many voters.
Context #2 | Noun

grammar

A verb form that expresses continuous or ongoing activity.

Synonyms

continuous, continuous aspect, ongoing

Examples of usage

  • In the sentence 'She is singing,' 'is singing' is an example of the progressive.
  • The progressive form is used to indicate actions that are in progress at a specific time.
Context #3 | Noun

education

An educational philosophy emphasizing practical experience and problem-solving skills, rather than traditional methods of learning.

Synonyms

hands-on learning, innovative, non-traditional

Examples of usage

  • The school adopted a progressive approach to teaching, focusing on hands-on activities and real-world applications.
  • Progressive education aims to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world.

Translations

Translations of the word "progressive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น progressivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค—เคคเคฟเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช progressiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ progresif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะตัะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ progresywny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒๆญฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท progressif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ progresivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilerlemeci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋ณด์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ progresivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ progresรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›ๆญฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ progresiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framfarasinnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะตััะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proqressiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ progresivo

Etymology

The word 'progressive' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'progressivus,' which means 'advancing.' Initially used to describe political or social movements advocating reform and change, the term has evolved to encompass various fields, including education and grammar. The concept of progressiveness continues to be a key aspect of modern societies, promoting advancement and improvement in different aspects of life.

See also: progress, progressing, progression, progressively, progressiveness, progressivism.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,558, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.