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progressive

[prəˈɡresɪv]
adjective/noun
progressivo
1. (adjective) Advancing or moving forward; proceeding in steps or degrees
The disease showed progressive improvement.
A doença mostrou melhora progressiva.
2. (adjective) Favoring or promoting progress, reform, or innovation
She has progressive political views.
Ela tem visões políticas progressistas.
3. (adjective) Increasing in extent or severity
Progressive taxes increase with income.
Os impostos progressivos aumentam com a renda.
4. (noun) A person who favors progress and reform
He is a progressive who advocates for social change.
Ele é um progressista que defende mudança social.
Synonyms
advancinginnovativereformistforward-thinkingliberaldevelopmental
Antonyms
regressiveconservativebackwardstaticstagnant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progressivo/progressista
Progressivo for gradual advancement; progressista for political/social reform ideology
São Paulo
progressista
Commonly used in political discourse
Portugal
progressivo/progressista
Both forms used; progressista more common in political contexts

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