The difference between Non-progressive and Progressive
When used as adjectives, non-progressive means not progressive, whereas progressive means favouring or promoting progress.
Progressive is also noun with the meaning: a person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
check bellow for the other definitions of Non-progressive and Progressive
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Non-progressive as an adjective:
Not progressive.
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Progressive as an adjective:
Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
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Progressive as an adjective:
Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.
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Progressive as an adjective:
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods.
Examples:
"a progressive politician"
"progressive business leadership"
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Progressive as an adjective:
Of or relating to progressive education.
Examples:
"a progressive school"
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Progressive as an adjective (of an income tax or other tax):
Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases.
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Progressive as an adjective:
Advancing in severity.
Examples:
"progressive paralysis"
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Progressive as an adjective:
liberal (politically)
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Progressive as an adjective:
continuous
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Progressive as a noun:
A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
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Progressive as a noun (grammar):
A progressive verb; a verb used the progressive tense and generally conjugated as to end in -ing.