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progressiv

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Adjective

progressiv

Pronunciation: /pʁoɡʁɛˈsiːf/

progressive (favoring or promoting progress; advanced)

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Meanings

Adjective
  1. progressive (favoring or promoting progress; advanced)
  2. progressive (gradually advancing in extent; increasing; advancing in severity)
  3. progressive (promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions; liberal)
  4. progressive (increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases)

Example sentence

Die Schule verfolgt einen sehr progressiven Ansatz beim Lernen.

The school takes a very progressive approach to learning.

Usage

  • ein progressiver Ansatz — A progressive or forward-looking approach.
  • progressiv / konservativ — Progressive versus conservative in a political or social context.
Extra sentence

Die Architektin war für ihre progressiven Entwürfe bekannt.

The architect was known for her progressive designs.