Meaning
gradual, progressive
- happening step by step; gradual
- in sequential order (e.g. numbering)
- progressive or forward-looking in social/political views
In a sentence
I medici hanno notato un progressivo miglioramento delle sue condizioni.
The doctors noticed a progressive improvement in his condition.
I documenti devono essere ordinati secondo un numero progressivo.
The documents must be sorted by a sequential number.
La diminuzione delle scorte è stata progressiva durante tutto l'inverno.
The decline in supplies was gradual throughout the winter.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| progressivo | masculine · singular |
| progressiva | feminine · singular |
| progressivi | masculine · plural |
| progressive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often means 'gradual' rather than political; used frequently in technical and medical contexts.