Definitions for regressive
rɪˈgrɛs ɪvre·gres·sive

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1. regressiveadjective

   (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases

2. regressiveadjective

   opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regressiveadjective

   That tends to return, revert or regress.

2. regressiveadjective

   Whose rate decreases as the amount increases.

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1. regressive

   Regressive typically refers to two possible concepts: 1. In a socio-political context, it refers to ideas, attitudes, laws, or policies that revert or seek to revert to a less advanced, less progressive, or less developed state or condition. This often refers to the reversal of social or economic reforms or any systems considered moving away from progress. 2. In the field of economics, regressive also refers to a type of tax that decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases. It places a proportionally higher burden on low-income individuals or groups compared to those with a higher income.

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1. Regressiveadjective

   passing back; returning

2. Regressiveadjective

   characterized by retrogression; retrogressive

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. rgressif.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of regressive in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of regressive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of regressive in a Sentence

1. Ed Murray:

   Our goal is to replace our regressive tax system with a new formula for fairness, while ensuring Seattle stands up to President Trump's austere budget that cuts transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, and social services.

2. Rupert Abbott:

   Indonesia's new government took office on the back of promises to improve respect for human rights, but carrying out these executions would be a regressive move.

3. Ian Prior:

   Loudoun County's continued implementation of critical race theory in the school system is regressive, divisive, and destructive. It has turned this county into a national punchline, the fact that they now want to spend over $6 million a year to continue to push this morally bankrupt ideologyon teachers and students is an absolute abomination. It is becoming clearer every day that someone is making a fortune on the backs of Loudoun County taxpayers and it is time for LCPS [Loudoun County Public Schools]to start communicating with parents and explain itself with more than misleading press releases from the Interim Superintendent.

4. Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo:

   Repealing this regressive and unfair tax on women is a matter of social and economic justice, i look forward to signing it into law.

5. Kailash Satyarthi:

   I definitely appreciate the government's move to enhance the age of employment from 14 to 18, but these are two serious grey areas, finally, the government has agreed to bring an amendment to the existing law, but what is more shocking is that this amendment is regressive, it is not progressive.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=regressive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Regressive
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regressive