adj
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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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.