English word progressive comes from Latin progredior, Latin -ivus (Adjective suffix.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| progredior | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) I make progress, advance, develop, proceed, go on; advance in age, get older.. I come, go, or march forth, forward or on; advance, proceed. |
| -ivus | Latin (lat) | Adjective suffix. |
| progressivus | Latin (lat) | Progressive. |
| progressif | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | Progressive (favoring or promoting progress). |
| progressive | English (en) | (grammar) A progressive verb; a verb used the progressive tense and generally conjugated as to end in -ing.. A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government. (grammar) continuous. (of an income tax or other tax) Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases.. Advancing in severity.. Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.. [...] |