Definition of Regressive

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

Category relationships: Revenue Enhancement, Tax, Taxation
Antonyms: Progressive

2. Adjective. Opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state.

Definition of Regressive

1. a. Passing back; returning.

Definition of Regressive

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Regressive

1. 1. Passing back; returning. 2. Characterised by retrogression; retrogressive. Regressive metamorphism. See Catabolism. Origin: Cf. F. Regressif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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