Not constrained by traditional or orthodox beliefs or behavior
“The community considers itself highly progressive in its views on society and culture.”
Happening or developing gradually or in stages
“A structural transformation of the economy may lead to a progressive improvement in living standards.”
Being advanced in development
“It is assumed that modern, progressive forms of management may accomplish greater individual autonomy in organizations.”
Technologically advanced or developed
“The college has established a reputation for the use of progressive teaching methods.”
Tolerant of, or open to, new or opposing viewpoints
Ambitious or driven towards a particular goal
Enterprising and progressive, showing leadership in one's domain
Proceeding by incremental steps, degrees or gradations
Formed by the accumulation of successive additions
Favoring fundamental, usually extreme, change in political or social conditions
In order of time from the earliest to the latest
Relating to intellectual or artistic progress, advancement or achievements
Extremely unconventional, unusual, or avant-garde
Denotes a constructive or productive feeling
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
Modeled on, or aiming for, a state based on socialist principles
Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
Uninterrupted, without a break in continuity
Ongoing, or in progress
Lasting or taking a long time
Relating to time, or the sequence of time
Onward so as to move ahead or to make progress
In ascending order of a writing system
Arranged or marked according to a scale
Causing a waste, particularly a wasting disease which causes pronounced loss of body mass
Being farther along in development or quality
Revisionist or heretical
Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
An advocate of social reform
“He supported small business over large landowners and was a liberal progressive in his politics.”
One who favors fundamental change, typically with extreme political views
A person who introduces new methods, ideas or concepts
A person engaged in a campaign for a purportedly worthy cause
Person or group favoring change
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