progressive

Progressive is someone who advocates for reform and change.

(noun)

An example of progressive is someone who pushes for social reforms to occur.

The definition of progressive is something that happens in steps, or something that favors change and innovation.

(adjective)

An example of something that would be described as progressive is a disease or illness that gradually gets worse.
An example of something that would be described as progressive is a school that encourages children to be creative and to think differently outside the social norms.

See progressive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

moving forward or onward
continuing by successive steps: a progressive decline
of, or concerned with, progression
designating a tax whose rate increases as the base increases
1. favoring, working for, or characterized by progress or improvement, as through political or social reform
2. of or having to do with a person, movement, etc. thought of as being modern or advanced, as in ideas, methods, etc.
☆ of an educational system stressing individuality, self-expression, etc.
Gram. indicating continuing action or state, or action in progress: used as of certain verb forms (Ex: am working, as opposed to the simple form work)
Med. becoming more severe or spreading to other parts: said of a disease
Politics of a Progressive Party

Origin: MFr progressif < ML progressivus < L progressus: see progress

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See progressive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Moving forward; advancing.
Proceeding in steps; continuing steadily by increments: progressive change.
Promoting or favoring progress toward better conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods: a progressive politician; progressive business leadership.
Progressive Of or relating to a Progressive Party: the Progressive platform of 1924.
Of or relating to progressive education: a progressive school.
Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases: a progressive income tax.
Pathology Tending to become more severe or wider in scope: progressive paralysis.
Grammar Designating a verb form that expresses an action or condition in progress.

noun

A person who actively favors or strives for progress toward better conditions, as in society or government.
Progressive A member or supporter of a Progressive Party.
Grammar A progressive verb form.

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