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regressively

/ɹəˈɡɹɛsɪvli/ adv

in a regressive manner

Word Origin Regress is from Latin re- 'back' and gradus 'step' — literally 'step back.' Regressively means in a backward-stepping manner. The root gress- steps into many words: progress (step forward), congress (step together), aggressive (step toward), and digress (step aside). The breakdown re+gress+ive+ly shows the backward step with adverbial twist.

adv in a regressive manner

The tax system operates regressively, placing a heavier burden on lower-income households.

(副词) 倒退地；退步地；逆行地

这个税收制度以递减方式运作，给低收入家庭带来了更重的负担。

(adverbio) de manera regresiva

El sistema fiscal opera de manera regresiva, colocando una carga más pesada sobre los hogares de menores ingresos.

(adverbe) de manière régressive; régressivement [De manière régressive ; en reculant, en retournant à un état antérieur.]

Le système fiscal fonctionne de manière régressive, faisant peser une charge plus lourde sur les ménages à faibles revenus.

(Adverb) regressiv [Auf eine Weise, die rückschrittlich wirkt oder die Last auf schwächere Gruppen verlagert.]

Das Steuersystem funktioniert **regressively**, da es Haushalte mit niedrigem Einkommen stärker belastet.

(副詞) 逆進的に、後退的に

その税制は逆進的に機能し、低所得世帯により重い負担を課している。

(advérbio) regressivamente; de maneira regressiva

O sistema tributário opera de forma regressiva, impondo um peso maior sobre as famílias de menor renda.

Synonyms: backwardly retrogressively reactionarily reverse decliningly degeneratively Antonyms: progressively forwardly advancedly increasingly
Word parts: re + gress + ive + ly

Related words

regress progress progressive progression transgress transgression aggressive aggression ingress egress digress digression gradual graduate gradient

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