progression

The word “progression” means a gradual movement or development from one stage to the next. In plain terms, a step-by-step movement forward or development through stages.

“Progression” is pronounced pruh-GREHSHN (/pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “progression” used in a sentence: “The progression of the disease was slower than expected.”

Words with a similar meaning to “progression” include sequence.

The opposite of “progression” — its antonyms — are regress and retrogression.

“Progression” is a noun.

The word “progression” comes from Latin. From Latin progressio, from progredi, "to advance.".

“Progression” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Progress usually refers to forward movement or improvement as a general idea ('we made progress'), while progression emphasises the gradual movement from one stage to the next. Progression tends to highlight the steps or order involved, as in a 'natural progression.'

A chord progression is a sequence of musical chords played one after another, forming the harmonic backbone of a piece. A repeating set of chords in this way shapes the mood of countless pop, blues, and jazz songs.

Progression is a gradual movement or development forward from one stage to the next, while regression is a movement backward to an earlier or less developed state. They are opposites: one advances, the other retreats.

Progression is a noun meaning a gradual advance or a sequence of steps or chords. Progressive is an adjective describing something that advances in stages or favours change and reform, as in 'progressive taxation' or 'a progressive illness.'