progressivity

pro·gres·sive

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-gres-iv]
- /prəˈgrɛs ɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-gres-iv]
- /prəˈgrɛs ɪv/

Definitions of progressivity word

adjective progressivity favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor. 1
adjective progressivity making progress toward better conditions; employing or advocating more enlightened or liberal ideas, new or experimental methods, etc.: a progressive community. 1
adjective progressivity characterized by such progress, or by continuous improvement. 1
adjective progressivity (initial capital letter) of or relating to any of the Progressive parties in politics. 1
adjective progressivity going forward or onward; passing successively from one member of a series to the next; proceeding step by step. 1
adjective progressivity noting or pertaining to a form of taxation in which the rate increases with certain increases in taxable income. 1

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Origin of progressivity

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

First recorded in 1600-10; progress + -ive

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Parts of speech for Progressivity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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progressivity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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