Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of advancing or moving forward with change or development, often in a positive direction.
Progressive
/prəˈɡresɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The artist's style was deemed revolutionary and progressive.
Her progressive approach to teaching engages students effectively.
Modern medicine has seen progressive advancements in treatments.
Etymology:
The word progressive derives from the 17th-century French progresser, which is rooted in the Latin progressus, meaning gone forward.
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