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regressive | regressively |

As an adjective regressive

is that tends to return, revert or regress.

As an adverb regressively is

in a regressive manner.

regressive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That tends to return, revert or regress.
  • (of a tax) Whose rate decreases as the amount increases.
  • Antonyms

    * progressive

    regressively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a regressive manner