Progressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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progressive
[ prษหษกresษชv ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น progressivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคคเคฟเคถเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช progressiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ progresif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะณัะตัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ progresywny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒๆญฉ็
๐ซ๐ท progressif
๐ช๐ธ progresivo
๐น๐ท ilerlemeci
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ณด์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฏู ู
๐จ๐ฟ progresivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ progresรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆญฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ progresiven
๐ฎ๐ธ framfarasinnaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะณัะตััะธะฒัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ แแกแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ proqressiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.