progressivity

American  

[prahg-res-iv-i-tee] / ˌprɑg rɛsˈɪv ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality or fact of being progressive (used especially with reference to a tax).

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Example Sentences

“But being women of faith does not mean that we oppose progressivity, human rights or sexual diversity.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

This approach appeals to both parties, since Republicans favor small government while Democrats favor tax progressivity.

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2017

“I’m comfortable with the progressivity that I’m introducing,” he said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2015

“It’s not like there is some scientific measure of progressivity all economists agreed upon,” said Leonard E. Burman, a professor of public affairs at Syracuse University.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2013

In this context he says that the conception of an infinite "progressivity" is included in the conception of "history," but adds that the perfectibility of the race cannot be directly inferred.

From The Idea of Progress An inguiry into its origin and growth by Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell)