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Italian

progressivamente

/pro.ɡres.si.vaˈmen.te/adverbB2
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Meaning

progressively, gradually

  • little by little over time
  • in a gradual and increasing way

In a sentence

La situazione è migliorata progressivamente negli ultimi mesi.

The situation improved progressively over the last months.

I prezzi stanno aumentando progressivamente?

Are prices increasing progressively?

Il rumore non è diminuito progressivamente.

The noise did not decrease progressively.

Usage notes

  • Close to gradualmente; progressivamente often suggests stages or steady increase.
  • Often modifies change, growth, reduction, or development.
  • Common in formal and neutral contexts.

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