progressive
UK: /prəˈɡres.ɪv/ | US: /prəˈɡres.ɪv/
adj. favoring or advocating social reform or new ideas
adj. proceeding gradually or in stages
n. a person advocating progressive policies
Derived from Latin progressus (past participle of progredi, "to go forward"), combining pro- (forward) + gradi (to step). The suffix -ive (from Latin -ivus) forms adjectives indicating tendency or capacity. The word evolved in Middle English via Old French progressif, originally describing physical movement, later abstracted to societal or ideological advancement.
The school adopted a progressive approach to education.
Her views on environmental issues are highly progressive.
The disease shows progressive deterioration over time.
He identifies as a progressive in political debates.
Progressive taxation systems aim to reduce income inequality.