PROGRESSIVE

Definition

1. noun a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going. — synonyms: progressive_tense, imperfect, imperfect_tense, continuous_tense
2. noun a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. — synonyms: liberal, liberalist
3. adjective favoring or promoting progress.
4. adjective favoring or promoting reform (often by government action). — synonyms: reformist, reform-minded
5. adjective (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases.
6. adjective gradually advancing in extent.
7. adjective (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position.
8. adjective advancing in severity.