PROGRESSIVE
Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1G2R1E1S1S1I1V4E1 = 17
Definition
- noun a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going. — synonyms: progressive_tense, imperfect, imperfect_tense, continuous_tense
- noun a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. — synonyms: liberal, liberalist
- adjective favoring or promoting progress.
- adjective favoring or promoting reform (often by government action). — synonyms: reformist, reform-minded
- adjective (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases.
- adjective gradually advancing in extent.
- adjective (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position.
- adjective advancing in severity.
Examples
- “progressive schools”
- “progressive euchre”
- “progressive tournaments”