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regressive
[ ri-gres-iv ]
/ rÉŖĖgrÉs ÉŖv /
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adjective
regressing or tending to regress; retrogressive.
Biology. of, relating to, or effecting regression.
(of tax) decreasing proportionately with an increase in the tax base.
Logic. obtained from or characterized by backward reasoning.
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British Dictionary definitions for regressive
regressive
/ (rÉŖĖÉ”rÉsÉŖv) /
adjective
regressing or tending to regress
(of a tax or tax system) levied or graduated so that the rate decreases as the amount taxed increasesSee progressive (def. 5)
of, relating to, or characteristic of regression
Derived forms of regressive
regressively, adverbregressiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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