"Progressive" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Advancing or developing step by step; continuous and incremental.
Example: "The company's progressive policies reflect their commitment to social responsibility."
Synonyms: steady, ongoing, gradual, incremental, continuous.
Antonyms: retrograde, stationary, stagnant.
Here are five usage examples of the word "progressive":
A series of connected events, activities, or operations, especially when planned and carried out in a systematic and coordinated manner; a sequence of instructions or operations that controls the behavior of a computer.
Progress refers to the process of moving forward or improving something, whether it is a situation, a project, a business, or an individual. It involves gaining success, achievement, or advancement through effort or innovation.
Progressivism is a philosophical, political, and social movement that aims to promote social reform and improvement, typically involving the advance of democratic government and the promotion of individual rights and freedoms. It emphasizes the idea of continuous improvement and the adaptation of society to changing circumstances.<br><br>In a general sense, progressivism can be seen as an ideology that:<br><br>1. Champions democracy and representative government.<br>2. Favors equality and social justice.<br>3. Promotes social and economic reform.<br>4. Emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and autonomy.<br>5. Holds that historical progress is possible through the efforts of individuals and society.<br>6. Encourages the use of science, reason, and expertise to guide social policy.<br>7. Recognizes the need for social reform and the importance of addressing social problems.<br><br>Progressivism has its roots in the ideas of thinkers such as John Dewey, William James, and Franciscan friar Servetus, and has been associated with various social and political movements, including:<br><br> The Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) in the United States.<br> The Labour Party in the United Kingdom.<br> Socialist and social democratic parties in Europe.<br> Social and economic reform movements, such as feminism, civil rights, and environmentalism.