progressively
Americanadverb
-
by degrees or stages; incrementally.
If the disease remains unchecked, the rate of infection in the herd increases progressively over time.
Over a five-year period, she became progressively weaker.
-
in a way characterized by or favoring improvement, reform, advances in social policy or conditions, more enlightened ideas, etc..
Imagine a political party that actually wants America to be governed progressively.
Other Word Forms
- nonprogressively adverb
- quasi-progressively adverb
- semiprogressively adverb
- ultraprogressively adverb
- unprogressively adverb
Etymology
Origin of progressively
Example Sentences
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That figure gets progressively lower for cheaper types of hotels.
The pair split after three difficult years, but while Honda progressively improved following their switch to Red Bull, it was only in 2021 that they finally produced an engine that was absolutely competitive.
From BBC
The transformation of his body enabled him to transform his game as he progressively improved his combination of physicality and skill.
From Los Angeles Times
Meanwhile, the gap between bookings and revenue should narrow progressively through 2026 “and to near parity by year-end as volume and attach improve.”
From Barron's
But he began struggling with a bruised bone in his service arm during the clay-court swing in April, and the issue progressively worsened.
From BBC
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