regressive
(ri gres′iv)
adjective
- regressing or tending to regress
- of, like, or characteristic of regression
- designating a tax that becomes proportionately lower as the tax base increases
See regressive in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective- Tending to return or revert.
- Characterized by regression or a tendency to regress.
- Decreasing proportionately as the amount taxed increases: a regressive tax.
- Of or relating to geological regression.
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