definition of
progressive

[1] #1 progressive s. [reformist, reform-minded] favoring or promoting reform (often by government action). wn

[2] #2 progressive n. [progressive tense, imperfect, imperfect tense, continuous tense] a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going. wn

[3] #3 progressive n. [liberal, liberalist] a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. wn

[4] #4 progressive s. gradually advancing in extent. wn

[5] #5 progressive s. advancing in severity; "progressive paralysis". wn