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Definition of progressiveness

progressiveness

/prəˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/
pro · gres · sive · ness
Adverb:progressively
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Adjective:progressive
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• noun

1

The quality or state of favoring social, political, or technological reform, innovation, and forward-looking ideas.

Example

"The city is widely admired for the progressiveness of its environmental policies and public transit initiatives."

2

The state or characteristic of advancing, developing, or increasing gradually by stages over time.

Example

"The doctor monitored the progressiveness of the patient's recovery through weekly physical evaluations."

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• Rhymes for progressiveness

• Nearby Words

progression
progressive
progressively
progressiveness
progressivism
prohibit
prohibition

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Progressiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/progressiveness
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