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progressive fulfillment

[prə-ˈgre-siv ful-ˈfil-mənt]
nounpl: progressive fulfillments
cumprimento progressivo
1. The gradual or incremental satisfaction of a need, goal, obligation, or expectation over time rather than all at once
The progressive fulfillment of the contract terms was completed over a three-year period.
O cumprimento progressivo dos termos do contrato foi concluído durante um período de três anos.
2. In theology and biblical studies, the concept that God's promises are revealed and satisfied gradually throughout history
Many theologians discuss the progressive fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament.
Muitos teólogos discutem o cumprimento progressivo das profecias do Antigo Testamento no Novo Testamento.
3. A development or realization that occurs in stages or phases
The progressive fulfillment of her dreams happened through years of dedicated work.
O cumprimento progressivo dos seus sonhos aconteceu através de anos de trabalho dedicado.
Synonyms
gradual fulfillmentincremental satisfactionphased completionstaged realizationcumprimento gradualsatisfação incremental
Antonyms
immediate fulfillmentinstantaneous satisfactioncomplete fulfillment at oncecumprimento imediatosatisfação instantânea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumprimento progressivo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese business and legal contexts
Portugal
realização progressiva / cumprimento progressivo
Both terms are used; 'realização progressiva' is common in formal contexts
São Paulo
cumprimento progressivo
Commonly used in commercial and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
cumprimento gradual
Both 'progressivo' and 'gradual' are used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step fulfillment
one step at a time
cumprimento passo a passo
realização por etapas
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