adverb
- in a way that returns to an earlier or less advanced state
- in a way that takes proportionally more from those with lower incomes
Usage: economics; taxation
Examples
- The patient’s condition deteriorated regressively over several months.
- His behavior became regressively childish under stress.
- The new tax policy affects citizens regressively, hurting the poor most.
- Sales tax systems typically operate regressively across income levels.
- The company’s policies moved regressively toward outdated practices.
- Her memory problems progressed regressively, affecting recent events first.