Definition of "Progressive" :

noun: a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

noun: a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

adjective: advancing in severity

"Progressive paralysis."

adjective: favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

adjective: (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

"Progressive euchre."

adjective: favoring or promoting progress

"Progressive schools."

adjective: (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

adjective: gradually advancing in extent