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progression
noun pro·gres·sion \prə-ˈgre-shən\
: the process of developing over a period of time
: a continuous and connected series of actions, events, etc.
Full Definition of PROGRESSION
1
: a sequence of numbers in which each term is related to its predecessor by a uniform law
2
a : the action or process of progressing : advance b : a continuous and connected series : sequence
3
a : succession of musical tones or chords b : the movement of musical parts in harmony c : sequence 2c
— pro·gres·sion·al \-ˈgresh-nəl, -ˈgre-shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PROGRESSION
15th century
Related to PROGRESSION
- Synonyms
- catena, catenation, concatenation, consecution, nexus, chain, sequence, string, train
- Antonyms
- recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression
Rhymes with PROGRESSION
accession, aggression, bull session, compression, concession, confession, depression, digression, discretion, egression, expression, impression, ingression, jam session, obsession, oppression, precession, procession, profession, recession, refreshen, regression, repression, secession, skull session, succession, suppression, transgression
PROGRESSION Defined for Kids
progression
noun pro·gres·sion \prə-ˈgre-shən\
Definition of PROGRESSION for Kids
1
: the act of advancing or moving forward
2
: a continuous and connected series (as of acts, events, or steps)
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