progressive

prəˈɡrɛsɪv
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Translation of progressive from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

gradual

happening or developing gradually or in stages
  • The disease is progressive and worsens over time.De ziekte is progressief en verergert na verloop van tijd.
2.

politics

favoring or promoting progress or reform
  • She supports progressive policies for social change.Ze steunt progressieve beleidsmaatregelen voor sociale verandering.
3.

finance

TECH.
increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases
TECH.
  • They implemented a progressive tax system.Ze voerden een progressief belastingsysteem in.

Noun

1.

politics

person supporting social reform
progressieve vooruitstrevende
  • She is known as a progressive in her community.Ze staat bekend als een progressieve in haar gemeenschap.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
verb form showing ongoing action
TECH.
progressief duratieve vorm
  • The sentence uses a progressive to show action.De zin gebruikt een progressief om een handeling weer te geven.
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Expressions with progressive: examples in English and translations in Dutch

progressief denken
The company thrives on progressive thinking to stay ahead of competitors.
progressieve rock
Progressive rock bands often use unusual time signatures.
progressief diner
diner estafette
The progressive dinner started with appetizers at John's house.
progressieve house
The club played progressive house, filling the room with a deep, rhythmic bass.
progressieve liefde
evoluerende liefde
Their relationship is an example of progressive love.
tegenwoordige tijd
onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
The present progressive tense shows actions happening right now.

Synonyms and analogies of progressive in English

Examples of progressive in a sentence

  • The progressive changes in the policy were well-received.
  • The candidate's progressive stance attracted young voters.
  • Progressive leaders are pushing for environmental reforms.
  • The progressive rates affected high-income earners.
  • A progressive approach was taken in the new policy.
  • Progressive forms are common in English grammar.

Translations of "progressive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
progressiefadj.

Within the party, the wind has turned toward more progressive social policies.

Binnen de partij is de wind gedraaid richting meer progressief sociaal beleid.

geleidelijkadj.

Some kind of protein up here causes progressive decline - mental, physical.

Een of andere eiwit hierboven veroorzaakt geleidelijk afname mentaal, physiek.

voortdurendadj.

A continued, progressive loss of central visual acuity will follow.

Er zal een voortdurend verlies van de centrale gezichtsscherpte op treden.

Noun
prognm.

Now he is more influenced by progressive rock/ metal and various jazz artist.

Hij luisterd graag naar prog rock/metal en verschillende jazz artiesten.

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Other translations for progressive:

  • vooruitstrevende

progressive: Examples and translations in context

He gained sympathy for his progressive ideas after explaining them clearly.

Nadat hij zijn progressieve ideeën helder had uitgelegd, kregen die meer bijval.

She was proud to be a party member for the progressive coalition.

Ze was er trots op om partijlid te zijn van de progressieve coalitie.

Educators who embrace progressive thinking often develop more engaging lesson plans.

Docenten die openstaan voor progressief denken, ontwikkelen vaak boeiendere lesprogramma's.

Adopting progressive thinking can improve a company's adaptability and growth.

Door progressief te denken kan een bedrijf flexibeler worden en beter doorgroeien.

Her progressive thinking led to innovative policies in local government.

Haar progressieve denkwijze leidde tot vernieuwend beleid in het lokale bestuur.

The young mayor became the poster boy for progressive urban policies.

De jonge burgemeester werd het boegbeeld van progressief stedelijk beleid.

The arch conservative faction within the party blocked progressive initiatives.

De streng conservatieve vleugel binnen de partij blokkeerde progressieve initiatieven.

During the conference, experts praised progressive thinking in policy making.

Tijdens de conferentie prezen deskundigen het belang van progressief denken in het beleid.

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