Progressively: meaning, definitions and examples

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progressively

[ prəˈɡrɛsɪvli ]

^{Context #1}

in a gradual manner

Progressively means in a gradual manner, moving forward step by step. It implies a steady progression or improvement over time.

Synonyms

gradually, incrementally, steadily

Examples of usage

He started to feel progressively better as he recovered from his illness.
The company's profits have been growing progressively over the last few years.
She became progressively more interested in the subject as she learned more about it.

^{Context #2}

in an increasing manner

Progressively can also mean in an increasing manner, indicating growth or advancement.

Synonyms

continuously, gradually, increasingly

Examples of usage

The number of participants in the program has been progressively rising.
The complexity of the project increased progressively as we delved deeper into it.

Translations

Translations of the word "progressively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 progressivamente

🇮🇳 क्रमिक रूप से

🇩🇪 schrittweise

🇮🇩 secara bertahap

🇺🇦 поступово

🇵🇱 stopniowo

🇯🇵 段階的に (だんかいてきに)

🇫🇷 progressivement

🇪🇸 progresivamente

🇹🇷 aşamalı olarak

🇰🇷 점진적으로 (jeomjinjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 تدريجيًا

🇨🇿 postupně

🇸🇰 postupne

🇨🇳 逐步地 (zhúbù de)

🇸🇮 postopoma

🇮🇸 smám saman

🇰🇿 біртіндеп

🇬🇪 პროგრესულად (prog'resulad)

🇦🇿 tədricən

🇲🇽 progresivamente

Word origin

The word 'progressively' originated from the word 'progressive,' which comes from the Latin word 'progressus,' meaning 'advancement' or 'progress.' The concept of progress has long been associated with the idea of moving forward, improving, and evolving. The adverb 'progressively' embodies this notion of gradual advancement and growth in various contexts.