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Regressive
adjective
Word Frequency:
1.3
Definitions
1.
adjective
That tends to return, revert or regress.
2.
adjective
(of a tax) Whose rate decreases as the taxed amount increases.
Synonyms
throwback
retrogressive
regressing
retrograde
returning
declining
deteriorating
flat
atavistic
fixed
failing
graduated
Antonyms
progressive
Rhymes With
impressive
aggressive
excessive
oppressive
obsessive
expressive
possessive
crescive
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