Associations to the word «Regressive»

Wiktionary

REGRESSIVE, adjective. That tends to return, revert or regress.
REGRESSIVE, adjective. (of a tax) Whose rate decreases as the amount increases.

Dictionary definition

REGRESSIVE, adjective. (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases.
REGRESSIVE, adjective. Opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state.

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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