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regressive

Regressive (adj) means That tends to return, revert or regress.

adj
1
That tends to return, revert or regress.
2
Whose rate decreases as the taxed amount increases.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin regressīvus, equivalent to regress + -ive.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of regressive?

"regressive" (adj) means that tends to return, revert or regress.

What are the different meanings of regressive?

"regressive" has 2 main meanings: 1. That tends to return, revert or regress; 2. Whose rate decreases as the taxed amount increases.

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