progressive
intermediateB2/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/ · pro-gres-sive
Relating to or denoting gradual change or advancement in a positive direction.
Meanings
Relating to or denoting gradual change or advancement in a positive direction.
ایسے تصور سے متعلق جو بتدریج تبدیلی یا بہتری کی طرف اشارہ کرے۔
ترقی پسند
taraqqi pasand
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- progressive policies
- progressive movement
- progressive education
Example Sentences
The organization has adopted progressive policies to address social issues.
اس تنظیم نے سماجی مسائل کے حل کے لیے ترقی پسند پالیسیوں کو اپنا لیا ہے۔
Is tanzeem ne samaji masail ke hal ke liye taraqqi pasand palisiyon ko apna liya hai.
He is known for his progressive views on education reform.
وہ تعلیم میں اصلاحات کے بارے میں ترقی پسند خیالات کے لیے مشہور ہے۔
Woh taleem mein islaahat ke baare mein taraqqi pasand khayalat ke liye mashhoor hai.
The progressive movement seeks to improve social conditions for everyone.
ترقی پسند تحریک ہر ایک کے لئے معاشرتی حالات میں بہتری لانے کی کوشش کرتی ہے۔
Taraqqi pasand tehreek har aik ke liye maasharti halat mein behtri lanay ki koshish karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'progress' in 'progressive' to remember that it relates to positive change.
Imagine a graph with an upward trend to symbolize progress and advancement.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کچھ اپنی تقدیر کی باتیں کرنی ہیں، کچھ لوگوں کی ترقی کی باتیں کرنی ہیں۔
Kuch apni taqdeer ki baatein karni hain, kuch logon ki taraqqi ki baatein karni hain.
Some things need to be spoken about fate, some need to be spoken about people's progress.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "progressivus" — favorable to progress
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved in the early 20th century to represent ideas and policies that advocate for social reform and improvement.