#1 progressive s. [reformist, reform-minded] favoring or promoting reform (often by government action). wn
#2 progressive n. [progressive tense, imperfect, imperfect tense, continuous tense] a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going. wn
#3 progressive n. [liberal, liberalist] a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. wn
#4 progressive s. gradually advancing in extent. wn
#5 progressive s. advancing in severity; "progressive paralysis". wn
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