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What is another word for Progressive? – 118 Progressive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Progressive

    The primary meaning of "Progressive" refers to something or someone that is making progress or moving forward, often in a social, political, or technological sense, and is open to new ideas and willing to change.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characterized by progress, especially in a social, political, or technological sense
    • Open to new ideas, willing to change, and tolerant of others' views
    • Favoring or promoting change, improvement, or reform, especially in a social or political context
    • Moving forward or advancing, especially in a continuous or gradual manner
    • Relating to or denoting a style of music, art, or literature that is experimental, innovative, or avant-garde

    Etymology of Progressive

    The word "Progressive" has its roots in the Latin word "progressus," which means "a moving forward" or "an advance"
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something or someone that is making progress or moving forward
    Over time, the word has taken on a range of connotations, including a sense of innovation, experimentation, and social or political reform

    Example Uses

    • The company is known for its progressive approach to employee benefits and workplace diversity
    • The artist's progressive style has been influential in the development of modern art
    • The progressive movement in politics seeks to promote social and economic change through policy reform
    • The new technology is a progressive step forward in the field of renewable energy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    conservative traditional reactionary regressive backward stagnant static unchanging inflexible rigid orthodox conventional old-fashioned outdated obsolete archaic nostalgic reactionary obstructionist retrograde counterproductive

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    Related Adjectives

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